Rainbow Bridge Traffic Conditions

Page Updated: Real-time

Below is the most current information on traffic conditions, border wait times, weather and road conditions for the Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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.

Current Border Crossing Backups at The Rainbow Bridge

There are three sources for wait time information for the Rainbow 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.,

Wait Times at the Rainbow Bridge Border Crossings

	Entering the U.S. Hours of Operation –	Entering Canada 2020-04-05 23:10 EDT
Personal Vehicles		No delay
NEXUS
Ready Lane
Commercial Vehicles		Not applicable
FAST

Source: U.S. and Canadian Customs

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	CLOSED

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 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	11 min
Nexus	No Delay	N/A	CLOSED	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 Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing

Traffic Conditions Map for the Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing

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