FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 6, 2013
For further information contact:
Matt Davison, 716.604.7772
md@amdgpublicaffairs.com
TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND PUBLIC NOTICE – QUEENSTON PLAZA
Construction activity to result in lane closures
LEWISTON, NY/QUEENSTON, ON – Today the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced upcoming summer construction activity that will result in a series of lane closures within the Queenston Plaza. Such closures will commence in early-May and conclude in late-August. Motorists and commercial carriers are asked to take note of these scheduled closure dates (available below), which are now available online at www.niagarafallsbridges.com.
Lane Closures, Route Schedule, and Other Traffic Information:
• During May and June, up to four (4) auto Customs Primary Inspection Lanes will be closed due to plaza construction.
• During July and August, two (2) auto Customs Primary Inspection Lanes will be closed due to plaza construction.
• On the evenings of August 26th, August 27th, and August 28th (between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.), all auto traffic will be routed through adjacent commercial Customs Primary Inspection Lanes.
• Motorists and commercial carriers should anticipate traffic barrier placements and reduced speeds within the Queenston Plaza during these times.
• The Queenston Plaza Duty Free Store will remain fully open.
• Closure dates and times are subject to change.
This construction activity includes the final set of enhancements to the state-of-the-art Queenston Plaza facility, and is designed to increase security and facilitate the flow of traffic and commerce between Canada and the United States at the Lewiston Queenston Bridge crossing.
The NFBC appreciates the patience and understanding of all motorists, passengers, and commercial carriers during the scheduled lane closure times.
About the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission:
A Joint Resolution of the 1938 U.S. Congressional Third Session created the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission. The Extra Provincial Corporations Act of the Province of Ontario, Canada licenses the NFBC. Canada and the U.S. are equally represented on the NFBC by an eight-member Board of Commissioners. Initially established to finance, construct and operate the Rainbow Bridge, the Commission proved sufficiently efficient and effective to assume responsibilities for the Whirlpool Rapids (Lower) and Lewiston-Queenston Bridges. The NFBC builds and maintains all facilities for Customs and Immigration functions on both sides of the international border. The NFBC is self supportive, largely through user fees (tolls) and private-sector tenant leases. NFBC is federally chartered to conduct international commercial financial transactions and issue federal (U.S.) tax-exempt bonds.
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Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
5365 Military Road, Lewiston, NY 14092
P.O. Box 395, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T8
Phone: 905-354-5641 or 716-285-6322 Fax: 716-282-3292 or 905-354-6644
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