WASHINGTON–-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will adjust hours of operation for 38 ports of entry (POEs) along the U.S. northern border, beginning at midnight, Jan. 6, 2025.
This will allow CBP to increase border security while facilitating legitimate cross-border trade and travel. CBP officers will be deployed to busier ports of entry, enabling the agency to use its resources most effectively for its critical national security and border security missions.
These adjustments formalize current operating hours that have been in effect for more than four years at 13 ports of entry across the northern border, with eight ports of entry expanding hours. A small number of ports will see reduced hours in an effort to continually align resources to operational realities. Travelers who use these affected crossing locations will have other options within a reasonable driving distance.
Importantly, these adjustments have been made in close coordination with CBSA to ensure aligned operational hours that further enhance the security of both countries.
CBP continually monitors operations, traffic patterns, and volume, and analyzes the best use of resources to better serve the traveling public. CBP will remain engaged with local and regional stakeholders, as well as communities to ensure consistent communication and to address concerns.
The vast majority of the 118 northern border ports of entry will continue to operate at existing hours, including many with 24/7 operations. Locate ports of entry and access border wait times here.
New York:
Chateauguay will reduce its operating hours from 24 hours to 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Overton Corners will reduce its operating hours from 24 hours to 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Rouses Point will reduce its operating hours from 24 hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Trout River will reduce its operating hours from 24 hours to 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vermont:
Alburg (joint port) will reduce its operating hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Canaan will reduce its operating hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
North Troy will reduce its operating hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
West Berkshire will reduce its operating hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Alburg Springs will permanently maintain current hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Derby Line (Route 5) will permanently maintain current hours of 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
