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Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Traffic Conditions

Page Updated: Real-time

This page contains current information on traffic conditions, border wait times, weather and road conditions for the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge border crossing. You may need to refresh this page periodically to get current information.

For detailed information on this border crossing including times of operation and contact information see our Lewiston-Queenston Bridge page.

Current Road Conditions in New York State and Ontario Province

We have special pages showing all current road advisories for the State of New York and the Province of Ontario around the Rainbow Bridge. These pages show problems such as roadway snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork.

Latest Lewiston, New York, weather
Current Weather in Lewiston New York

Current Border Crossing Backups at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Border Crossing

There are three sources for wait time information for Whirlpool Bridge – The Niagara Bridge Commission, the Canadian Border Services Agency, and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Each service may show slightly different wait times.

Current Wait Times at the Lewiston Queenston Bridge from U.S. and Canadian Customs
Entering the U.S.
Hours of Operation – 24 hrs/day
2/25/2020 		Entering Canada
Personal Vehicles At 9:37 pm EST
no delay
1 lane(s) open 		1 minute
NEXUS Lanes Closed
Ready Lane N/A
Commercial Vehicles At 9:37 pm EST
no delay
2 lane(s) open 		2 minutes
FAST N/A

Source: U.S. and Canadian Customs

Current Wait Times Entering Canada
To Canada Lewiston
Queenston		 Rainbow Whirlpool**
(Nexus Only)		 Peace
Bridge
Autos  No Delay  No Delay N/A  No Delay
Trucks  No Delay N/A N/A  10 min
Nexus  No Delay N/A No Delay  No Delay

Source: The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
Real-time technology is not currently available at the Rainbow Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge. These bridges are updated hourly by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission.

Current Wait Times Entering the U.S. 
To U.S.A. Lewiston
Queenston		 Rainbow Whirlpool**
(Nexus Only)		 Peace
Bridge
Autos  No Delay  No Delay N/A  No Delay
Trucks  No Delay N/A N/A  No Delay
Nexus N/A N/A No Delay  No Delay

Source: The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
Real-time technology is not currently available at the Rainbow Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge. These bridges are updated hourly by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission.

Traffic Cameras at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge

Web camera of Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
Camera is at US Inspection Station looking back into Canada. Source: NITTEC.
Traffic Camera on 405 in Canada near Queenstown-Lewiston Bridge
Canadian Hwy 405 looking east towards Bridge. Left lane is leaving Canadian Customs. Source: NITTEC

Traffic Conditions Map for the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Border Crossing

To view the traffic conditions at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.

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