Below is the most current information on traffic conditions, border wait times, weather and road conditions for the Peace Bridge border crossing. You may need to refresh this page periodically to get current information.
For complete information on this border crossing including times of operation and contact information see our Peace Bridge page.
There are two sources for wait time information for Whirlpool Bridge – The Niagara Bridge Commission and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Each service may show slightly different wait times.
| Source: U.S. Customs & Border Patrol | Entering the U.S. at Peace Bridge Hours of Operation – 24 hrs/day 12/12/2019 |
Entering Canada at Peace Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Vehicles |
At 6:58 pm EST no delay 7 lane(s) open |
1 minute |
| NEXUS |
At 6:58 pm EST no delay 1 lane(s) open |
|
| Ready Lane | Lanes Closed | |
| Commercial Vehicles |
At 6:58 pm EST no delay 5 lane(s) open |
7 minutes |
| FAST | N/A |
| 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.
| 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 | No Delay | |
| 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 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. These pages show problems such as roadway snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork.
Traffic Conditions Map for the Peace Bridge Border Crossing Area
To view the traffic conditions at the Blue Water Bridge border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.
Traffic Tips for the Peace Bridge
- Travelers can use a mobile device to obtain current border wait times for the Peace Bridge at mobile.peacebridge.com.
- You can also get Ontario road information by phone by calling the following numbers: Provincial Call Centre: 1-800-268-4686, Toronto Area: 416-235-4686, Provincial TTY: 1-866-471-8929, Niagara Region TTY: 905-704-2426
- You can call 511 or 888-GO511NY (888-465-1169) in New York to get “almost” real time road conditions information.
- There are numerous overhead road signs that will alert you to bridge delays, and other road conditions. Depending on how far you are from the bridge, conditions can change substantially when you get there.
- AM radio station 1610 broadcasts when there is significant travel advisory information. You should tune to this station when you notice flashing yellow lights on area roadside signs or when indicated on overhead Message Signs.