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Guide to Crossing the US Canada Border

Hansboro / Cartwright Border Crossing

Hansboro / Cartwright – ND 4, 62nd Ave NE / MB 5

This is a low-volume border crossing, with only about 1 truck for every 8 cars. This port has limited hours of operation. The nearest port with longer hours is St. John to the west.

Before heading to the border, be sure to review our pages on preparing for customs and prohibited items.

Border Crossing Information

  • Hours of operation are 8am to 4pm, 7 days a week.
  • Commercial Services are available only M-F.
  • You can confirm that there have been no changes to port hours at the official government websites for the U.S. port of Hansboro and the Canadian port of Coulter.

Current Road Conditions in North Dakota and Manitoba

We have special pages showing all current road advisories for the state of North Dakota and the province of Manitoba. These pages show problems such as roadway accidents, snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, construction, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork around the border crossing.

CARTWRIGHT WEATHER

Customs and Border Crossing Tips

  • North Dakota utilizes the 511 Traveler Information system which gives you up-to-date, location-specific, road and weather information on any highway in North Dakota. You simply dial “511” from any phone to reach this system. You can also call 1-866-696-3511.
    • North Dakota Winter Road Reports are issued via the 511 system at various intervals between 5:00am and 9:00pm daily, typically from November through mid-April. They are issued more frequently during severe weather events.
    • North Dakota Summer Road Reports are issued mid-April through October on the 511 system once daily, or more often if conditions warrant.
  • Hansboro / Cartwright Port GPS Longitude and Latitude Coordinates: 48.999368, -99.346900

Hansboro and Cartwright Ports of Entry Location and Traffic Map

To view Current Traffic Conditions at this border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.

Telephone Numbers for the Border Customs Offices at Hansboro and Cartwright

  • Hansboro U.S. Customs Office Telephone Number: (701) 266-5633
  • To contact Canadian Customs or other border patrol services at Cartwright, call the Canadian Border Information Service (BIS), which can answer your questions or transfer you directly to the Canadian port.