Bridges

The Thousand Islands International Bridge:

• First international span within the boundaries of Leeds Grenville
• Connects Ontario with the United States over the St. Lawrence River
• Spans one of the most scenic areas of the St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands region
• It is a series of bridges linking to Hill Island (Canadian) to Wellesley Island (USA) and finally the United States mainland and Interstate 81
• On the Canadian side, the bridge links to Highway 137 and Highway 401 as well the Thousand Islands Parkway
• Constructed in 1937 with additions made in 1959
• Operated by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority

Prescott-Ogdensburg International Bridge

• Also called the Seaway Skyway
• Connects Johnstown, Ontario, to Ogdensburg, New York State.
• Has a span of 350.75 metres (1,151 feet) across the St. Lawrence River.
• Completed in 1960.
• On the Canadian side, the bridge connects with Highway 16, Highway 401 and Highway 416.
• On the American side the bridge connects to Route 37 and then Interstate 81
• Operated by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority

Helpful links:

For information on border wait times www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times

Thousand Island International Bridge www.tibridge.com

Prescott-Ogdensburg International Bridge (includes toll rates, etc.) www.ogdensport.com

Thousand Island International Bridge toll rates www.tibridge.com/wp/?page_id=12

NEXUS and FAST Programs www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus