WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFGO) – The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is temporarily expanding the hours of operation at three ports of entry in North Dakota along the U.S.-Canada border.
The Maida, Northgate, and Sherwood ports of entry will operate 10 hours per day, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. pending agreement from the Canada Border Services Agency.
The temporary expansion of hours comes after the ports brought their desire to return to pre-pandemic hours to CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus in July, stressing the need to ensure that northern ports of entry are open and accessible for lawful trade and travel.
“The reduction in hours of operation on North Dakota’s 310-mile border with Canada has caused significant hardship on the movement of citizens, goods and tourists between our two nations,” Burgum said. “We appreciate this temporary expansion of hours at three ports of entry and will continue to urge CBP and Homeland Security to restore pre-pandemic hours at all ports of entry to ensure the secure and steady flow of people, goods and services between North Dakota and our northern neighbors and friends.”
The expanded hours will be reviewed in 120 days.
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