Port Authority Public Dock and Passenger Terminal

An exciting new passenger terminal and pedestrian pathway will soon grace the Detroit River shoreline near the Ambassador Bridge, providing a gateway to the region for cruise ship passengers from around the world. The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority (DWCPA) will build a multi-use public dock and passenger terminal facility within the historical "Port of Detroit" district - creating a unique destination along Detroit's riverfront greenway.

The Port of Detroit is the second largest Customs port of entry in the country, in terms of value of goods traded, and the City of Detroit is the third largest city on the entire St. Lawrence Seaway system. The Port of Detroit is also the only remaining major port that does not have a modern public dock and passenger terminal on its waterfront.

The planned passenger dock and terminal facility will be located at the Port of Detroit/Clark Street site (formerly home to the Boblo Island ferries) at W. Jefferson Avenue and Clark Street. The dock will be designed to harbor cruise ships as well as any other transient vessels visiting Detroit. Vessels such as naval frigates, historical tall ships, racing yachts, tour boats and dinner cruisers all need a place to dock. This facility will attract and accommodate the visits of any of these historical, educational, and entertainment vessels. Funding includes $7.5 Million from TEA-21 and other sources.

Preliminary design conceptual renderings courtesy of Smith Group, Sterling Group.

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Waterfront views of the proposed site (old Boblo Boat docking area).

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