Blue Water Bridge wait times: Sarnia–Port Huron
The Blue Water Bridge joins Sarnia (Point Edward), Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan, and is the closest other border crossing to Windsor and Detroit. When the lines at the Gordie Howe Bridge, Ambassador Bridge or Tunnel are long, some drivers head for Sarnia instead. Here is the live wait in both directions, next to the Windsor crossings, so you can decide.
Blue Water Bridge wait times right now
| Cars to Port Huron (CBP) | No delay · 1 lane open |
|---|---|
| NEXUS to Port Huron (CBP) | Lanes closed |
| Trucks to Port Huron (CBP) | No delay · 2 lanes open |
| FAST trucks to Port Huron (CBP) | Lanes closed |
| Cars to Sarnia (CBSA) | No recent CBSA figure |
| Trucks to Sarnia (CBSA) | No recent CBSA figure |
CBP figures as of 4:00 AM ET; CBSA last updated its Blue Water Bridge figure Oct 9, 4:15 AM ET. CBSA’s Canada-bound figure can lag 30 to 90 minutes, and it has not been updated recently, so it is not shown.
Blue Water Bridge or Windsor–Detroit?
The same moment at the three Windsor–Detroit crossings:
| Crossing | To Detroit (CBP) | To Windsor (CBSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Gordie Howe Bridge | No delay | No delay |
| Ambassador Bridge | No delay | No delay |
| Detroit-Windsor Tunnel | No delay | No delay |
Official figures as of 4:00 AM ET. They refresh every few minutes on the live page, which also has driver reports.
Unless you are starting near Sarnia or Port Huron, the detour only pays off when the Windsor–Detroit waits are long. Compare the numbers, add your extra driving time, and check the Windsor–Detroit forecast if you are planning ahead.
Blue Water Bridge at a glance
| Toll into Canada | Collected by MDOT in U.S. dollars at the Port Huron plaza: USD $5.00 for a car; USD $5.00 for each extra axle; trucks and buses USD $5.25 per axle. EDGE Pass accounts save USD $0.50 per car. Rates since December 1, 2025. |
|---|---|
| Toll into the U.S. | Collected by the Federal Bridge Corporation in Canadian dollars at Point Edward: CAD $7.00 by card for a car, CAD $4.50 with a ConneXion tag; each extra axle the same again. Vehicles 8 ft (2.45 m) or taller pay CAD $7.00 per axle (CAD $5.00 with ConneXion). |
| Payment | No cash either way. Into Canada (MDOT): credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay or an EDGE Pass account. Into the U.S. (Federal Bridge Corporation): debit or credit cards or a ConneXion tag, which works in every lane and can be added to an EDGE Pass account. |
| Hours | Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. |
| Spans | Two parallel bridges: the 1938 span carries three lanes into the U.S. and the 1997 span three lanes into Canada. |
| NEXUS / FAST | CBP reports NEXUS and FAST lanes into the U.S.; CBSA lists a FAST lane into Canada. |
| U.S. customs (CBP) | Port Huron, port code 3802; wait-time crossing 380201. Blue Water Bridge (810) 989-8800; NEXUS (810) 989-8830. 1410 Elmwood Street, Port Huron, MI 48060. |
| Canada customs (CBSA) | Sarnia (Blue Water Bridge) office, number 440: 1555 Venetian Boulevard, Point Edward, ON N7T 0A9. Border Information Service 1-800-461-9999. |
| Duty-free | Sarnia Duty Free, 2 Bridge Street, Point Edward, open 24 hours, (519) 332-4680; Duty Free Americas on the U.S. side, before the toll booths (no turning back once inside). |
| Walking and cycling | CBP lists no pedestrian processing at the bridge. The nearest crossing you can walk or cycle is the Gordie Howe Bridge path in Windsor. |
| Trucks | Some hazardous-material classes are restricted on the bridge (the federal route registry lists classes 1, 5, 7 and 9); check with MDOT at (810) 984-3131. Oversize loads register with the Federal Bridge Corporation 24 hours ahead. |
| Operators | U.S. span: Michigan Department of Transportation, 810-984-3131. Canadian span: Federal Bridge Corporation, 519-336-2720. |
Checked October 10, 2026 against MDOT, the Federal Bridge Corporation, CBP and CBSA. Tolls change; confirm before you travel. MDOT is rebuilding the Port Huron plaza from August 2026 for about five years, so expect lane and layout changes.
Blue Water Bridge cameras
- Blue Water Bridge traffic cameras — official, from the Federal Bridge Corporation: “Exiting Canada” and “Entering Canada”, refreshed every minute.
- Port Huron approach (MDOT): I-69 west of I-94 and I-69 at Wadhams.
- Sarnia approach: Highway 402 cameras on Ontario 511’s map.
Cameras for the Windsor–Detroit crossings are on our border cameras page.
Common questions
What is the Blue Water Bridge wait time right now?
Right now: no delay to Port Huron and no official figure to Sarnia (as of 4:00 AM ET). U.S.-bound figures come from CBP and Canada-bound figures from CBSA, which can lag.
How much is the Blue Water Bridge toll?
Into Canada, MDOT charges USD $5.00 for a car at the Port Huron plaza (USD $4.50 with an EDGE Pass account). Into the U.S., the Federal Bridge Corporation charges CAD $7.00 by card at Point Edward, or CAD $4.50 with a ConneXion tag. Trailers pay for each extra axle, and trucks and taller vehicles pay per axle.
Does the Blue Water Bridge take cash?
No. Both sides are cashless. Into Canada, MDOT takes credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and EDGE Pass; into the U.S., the Federal Bridge Corporation takes debit and credit cards and ConneXion tags.
Is the Blue Water Bridge open 24 hours?
Yes. The bridge and both customs plazas run 24 hours a day.
Is it faster to cross at Sarnia than in Windsor?
Only when the Windsor-Detroit lines are long. Compare the live Blue Water Bridge wait on this page with the Windsor crossings below, then add the extra driving time to Sarnia or Port Huron.
Is there a duty-free shop at the Blue Water Bridge?
Yes, on both sides. Sarnia Duty Free is on the Canadian plaza at 2 Bridge Street, Point Edward, open 24 hours. On the U.S. side, Duty Free Americas is before the toll booths; once you enter it you must pay the toll and cross into Canada.
What is the Blue Water Bridge customs phone number?
CBP at the Blue Water Bridge: (810) 989-8800. CBSA does not list a direct number for the Sarnia office; call its Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.
Official sources
- MDOT: Blue Water Bridge toll rates (into Canada)
- Federal Bridge Corporation: Blue Water Bridge toll rates (into the U.S.)
- CBP: Port of Port Huron (3802) and CBSA: Sarnia (Blue Water Bridge) office
This page is independent and not affiliated with MDOT, the Federal Bridge Corporation, CBP or CBSA. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.