Media Advisory

Gretna port of entry temporarily closed

Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 20, 2011 – As a result of overland flooding in the United States, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is temporarily closing the Gretna port of entry on Highway 30 to all Canada-bound traffic as of 08:30 CST today.

Travellers seeking entry into Canada should consider the following alternate ports of entry:

• Emerson Highway 75/Pembina US-I29 (24 hours)
• Winkler Highway 32/Walhalla US-32 (08:00 to 22:00 hours)

Commercial vehicles should enter Canada at:

• Emerson Highway 75/Pembina US-I29 (24 hours)
• Winkler Highway 32/Walhalla US-32 (08:00 to 22:00 hours)

CBSA management is working closely with emergency officials to ensure minimal delays to travellers and commercial vehicles during this time. The CBSA continues to closely monitor the situation and will act quickly to minimize delays.

To ensure their safety, travellers are advised to verify their travel plans prior to departure.

• Manitoba's Flood Forecasting Reports
• Manitoba's Flood Information
• CBSA Border Wait Times (Emerson port of entry only)

In North Dakota:
North Dakota Road Condition Info

The CBSA will advise when the affected port of entry resumes normal operations.

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For media information

Lisa White
Canada Border Services Agency
403-292-4011