New Atlantic trade bridge officially opens
ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper, N.B. Premier Shawn Graham and State of Maine representatives were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of the third crossing at the St. Stephen-Calais border.
"This new highway and bridge make the flow of people and goods safer and more efficient, and they support our goal of self-sufficiency," Graham said. "This new crossing is an important element of the Atlantic Gateway, and it is a critical element in this plan for economic growth and development throughout Atlantic Canada."
A total of $93.4 million was invested through two federal-provincial highway agreements toward the construction of the Canadian half of the new international bridge and 23 km of four-lane highway between Waweig and St. Stephen.
The Maine Department of Transportation was responsible for the design and construction of the bridge, which crosses the St. Croix River.
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