Summary
The Trump administration plans to close a part of the Border Road between Montana, USA, and Alberta, Canada. This nearly nine-mile stretch is being shut down due to security concerns about irregular migration and drug smuggling. The Alberta government is preparing to build a new road to replace it on the Canadian side.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will close a nearly nine-mile stretch of Border Road starting July 1.
- The road closure is due to concerns about irregular migration and drug smuggling.
- The road, used since the 1940s, lies on the U.S. side but is maintained by Canada's Warner County.
- Warner County has funds set aside to build a replacement road.
- Around 800 to 1,200 trucks use the Coutts-Sweet Grass crossing daily.
- The Alberta government plans to spend C$8 million to create a new road alongside the existing one.
- Construction of the new Canadian road is expected to start in April and finish by summer.
