🌱 How World Cup border traffic could disrupt daily life in Point Roberts
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- How World Cup border traffic could disrupt daily life in Point Roberts
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• Officials on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border urge travelers to prepare for long waits as Seattle and Vancouver host FIFA World Cup matches (allpointbulletin.com) — Point Roberts residents are being warned to expect longer, potentially frustrating border waits during the FIFA World Cup, when heavy traffic is forecast between Seattle and Vancouver. Locals who rely on crossing for work, medical care, and shopping may face delays, even on essential services like The Raven shuttle to Bellingham. Officials urge travelers to plan ahead, monitor wait times, and consider postponing nonessential trips. 
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