The Blue Water Bridge is the fourth busiest crossing between the U.S. and Canada, and the second busiest truck crossing between the two countries. Changes to the plaza are needed to:

• Enhance border security
• Improve border processing and reduce congestion
• Accommodate projected traffic growth through 2030
• Provide a flexible facility that can adapt to future technologies and security concerns
• Increase the competitiveness of U.S. companies trading with Canada
• Improve access between Port Huron and the plaza

 Changes to the I-94/I-69 Corridor are needed to:

• Enhance border security
• Replace the aging Black River Bridge
• Improve the safety on the Black River Bridge and the I-94/I-69 corridor
• Improve traffic weaving movements east and west of the Water Street Interchange
• Accommodate projected 2030 traffic growth
• Create a more visible and accessible Welcome Center