Madawaska–Edmundston Bridge Wait Times & FAQ’s
Joining Edmundston in New Brunswick and Madawaska in Maine is the Edmunston – Madawaska bridge and border crossing. Before the bridge was built in 1921, passengers would cross the border in a hand-pulled ferry over the Saint John River.
It is one of the busiest border crossings between the United States and Canada. However, due to the age of the bridge, there are certain weight limitations which make the use of the bridge unfeasible for some commercial travelers. Currently, the weight restriction is under 5 tons.
Please note during the COVID-19 situation some of the FAQ info below might be subject to change. Please let us know of any corrections required. Live and average Madawaska wait times below remain accurate and are sourced from the US Customs & Border Patrol.
Yes, it is possible to walk across the Madawaska-Edmunston bridge. It will take approximately 13 minutes to cross the bridge on foot. You can also cycle across the bridge, which takes around three minutes.
There are amenities that are walkable on each side of the border crossing include grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and cinemas.
Currently, there is no toll charge for the Edmundston – Madawaska Bridge.
The Madawaska – Edmundston bridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
It is important to note that there is a weight limit in place on the bridge, which currently stands at five tons. As a result, many commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers, buses and even fire trucks are diverted to other border crossings. The closest border crossing to Madawaska – Edmundston is either Fort Kent / Clair or Van Buren / St Leonard.
There is currently no FAST, Ready, or NEXUS options at the bridge.
There are lots of shops in Madawaska and Edmundston. However, no specific duty-free stores. As with all borders, it is essential to adhere to the personal exemptions that you are permitted to have. If you exceed these limits, then you will have to pay duty fees on any excess.
A top tip is to look for goods that are part of an international trade agreement such as NAFTA, which will have lower duties or no duties at all.
As with all of the border crossings between the United States and Canada, you will have to present a valid form of identification when you cross the border. This can be a passport, passport card, or Enhanced Driver’s License.
You can also show documents such as your birth certificate, permanent resident card or naturalization certificate alongside a photo ID.
Funding for updating this bridge was granted in 2019. As a result, information may be subject to change for this border crossing if and when development gets underways.
Madawaska-Edmunston Bridge wait time data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Times may take a few seconds to load…
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