Emerson Port-of-Entry
To improve security and efficiency at the Port of Emerson, the Canada Border Services Agency wanted to shifted commercial inspections to a dedicated area separate from passenger traffic. In collaboration with Verne Reimer Architects, KGS Group delivered municipal and transportation design and construction support for $4.5 million in site works.
The project included design and construction support for three primary inspection lanes, a four-lane thoroughfare, staff parking lot, commercial parking lot, commercial loading bay, site grading, building services, land drainage system and highway signage.
Coordinated with Manitoba Infrastructure and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, the project improves traffic processing by diverting commercial vehicles from North Dakota Interstate 29 through CBSA‘s commercial facility, rejoining Manitoba Highway 75 north of the port. This project establishes the Port of Emerson as Manitoba’s first Free and Secure Trade (FAST) port, expediting border processing for participants registered to the program.
Project Highlights
- Designed three primary inspection lanes, four‑lane thoroughfare, parking lots and a loading bay
- Improved drainage with a new land drainage system
- Supported the establishment of Manitoba’s first Free and Secure Trade (FAST) port to expedite processing for registered participants
