How do you pay for Confederation Bridge?
Confederation Bridge tolls are charged based on a vehicle’s axle-count and are calculated for the round-trip, regardless of the user’s initial point of entry to Prince Edward Island. Bridge tolls are collected when leaving Prince Edward Island at the toll plaza in Borden-Carleton, PE.
How much does it cost to cross the Confederation Bridge in PEI?
The toll is currently $47.75 for most vehicles on the Confederation Bridge and $79 for the ferry. Drivers only pay when leaving the Island.
What is the cost of the Confederation Bridge?
| Confederation Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Daily traffic | about 4,000 |
| Toll | C$50.25 two-axle automobile $8.50per extra axle $20.00 motorcycle $9.50 bicycle (transported by shuttle vehicle) $4.75 pedestrian (transported by shuttle vehicle) (Paid westbound-only : leaving PEI) |
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| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap |
Does Confederation Bridge accept cash?
When coming home, your toll to cross the Confederation Bridge will have to be paid by credit, debit or gift card. As a preventative measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they won’t be taking cash.
Can I use my Macpass for Confederation Bridge?
StraitPass can be used at multiple toll facilities across the Maritimes including the Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission’s MacDonald and MacKay Bridges (MACPASS); the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Parking Lots (MACPASS); and the Cobequid Pass (E-Pass). For more information on StraitPass, click here.
Can you ride a bike across the Confederation Bridge?
Due to safety concerns, pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted on the Confederation Bridge. To accommodate these users, Bridge personnel operate a shuttle service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Where does the bridge to PEI start?
Borden-Carleton
The Bridge Confederation Bridge runs from Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island to Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick.
How long is PEI from tip to tip?
The Confederation Trail runs tip-to-tip across Prince Edward Island and is best explored on foot or bicycle. Built on the decommissioned railway line, the main trail is 273 kilometres from west to east – Tignish to Elmira. Branch trails run through small towns and communities including the heart of Charlottetown.
Does the Confederation Bridge ever close?
Does the Bridge ever close to all traffic? The Confederation Bridge is designed to minimize the effects of extreme weather conditions, and it is rare that the Bridge is closed to all traffic. The most common wind restrictions usually only apply to high-sided vehicles, motorcycles, and vehicles towing objects.
How did the Charlottetown bridge get its name?
However, after much deliberation the bridge was aptly named after the forming of Canadian Confederation. A fitting name considering Charlottetown is known as the Birthplace of Confederation, where the important first meetings of the Founding Fathers of Canadian Confederation took place in 1864.
Can You Drive to Confederation Bridge from Charlottetown?
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottetown to Confederation Bridge is 65 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Charlottetown to Confederation Bridge. Where can I stay near Confederation Bridge?
Why do we offer Confederation Bridge passes?
“By providing free Confederation Bridge passes to Islanders who are in need and require out-of-province health care services, we are helping to reduce barriers and ensure families can concentrate on what matters most — the health of their loved one.”
How has the Confederation Bridge changed island life forever?
It has changed Island life forever. Due to its phenomenal length the Confederation Bridge is a multi-span concrete box girder structure. It tested the skill and ingenuity of engineers, who gave it a curvy design as a safety feature to reinforce its strength, to ensure drivers remained alert while making the crossing.