# 2026-01868: Establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a Port of Entry in Detroit, MI

2026-01868, Establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a Port of Entry in Detroit, MI, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department published 2026-01-30, effective 2026-03-02 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01868
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01868
- Title: Establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a Port of Entry in Detroit, MI
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department
- Citation: 91 FR 3995
- Published: 2026-01-30
- Effective: 2026-03-02
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1651-AB64
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

Starting March 2, 2026, the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit becomes an official port of entry for both immigration and customs. This means U.S. Customs and Border Protection will handle travelers and shipments there more efficiently, making border crossing smoother for everyone involved. Carriers, importers, and the public can expect better service and faster processing at this new crossing point.

## Abstract

This rule establishes the Gordie Howe International Bridge border crossing as a Class A port of entry for immigration purposes and as part of the port of Detroit for customs purposes. Establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge border crossing is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) continuing program to use its personnel, facilities, and resources more efficiently and to provide better service to carriers, importers, and the general public.

## Effects PRIA read

- Gordie Howe Bridge Becomes Port of Entry: benefit, medium. Starting March 2, 2026, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is designated a Class A port of entry for immigration and will operate as part of the port of Detroit for customs. Class A means the port is designated for all aliens, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will staff and operate th…
- Drivers See Travel Time Savings: benefit, medium. CBP finds the Gordie Howe Bridge's highway-to-highway connection will reduce travel time and processing delays, creating quantifiable annual time savings. The rule estimates average annual cost savings of $5.1 million for personal (passenger) vehicles and $7.6 million for commercial vehicles from r…
- No New Toll Cost from This Rule: benefit, low. The rule does not set tolls; users will pay a toll to use the Gordie Howe Bridge but CBP expects those tolls to be comparable to existing alternatives (Ambassador Bridge, Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, Blue Water Bridge). CBP states tolls are not a new cost introduced by this regulation.
- CBP Operating Costs and Equipment Spending: cost, medium. CBP will provide government-furnished equipment estimated at $55,000,000 in FY2026 and $7,500,000 in each subsequent year (2027–2030). CBP reports an undiscounted average annual cost of $17,000,000 for FY2026–2030 and a present-value cost of $85,000,000 over the period analyzed.

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## Sources
- [2026-01868 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01868/establishing-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge-as-a-port-of-entry-in-detroit-mi)
- [2026-01868 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-30/pdf/2026-01868.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01868 (as of 2026-06-11).