ezbordercrossing

US Canada Border Crossing Guide

The Border Crossings Between the US and Canada»New York State / Canada Border Crossings»Rainbow Bridge»Rainbow Bridge Traffic Conditions

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.

Latest Niagara Falls, New York, weather
Current Weather at Niagara Falls, New York

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 – 24 hrs/day
2/25/2020 		Entering Canada
Personal Vehicles At 11:17 pm EST
no delay
3 lane(s) open 		No delay
NEXUS Lanes Closed
Ready Lane Lanes Closed
Commercial Vehicles N/A Not applicable
FAST N/A

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  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 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  No Delay
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

Rainbow bridge web cam
Rainbow Bridge Traffic Camera
Rainbow Bridge traffic camera provided by the NYDOT.
Niagara Street at Rainbow Blvd in the U.S.. Traffic closest to camera is traveling west towards the bridge.

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.

Top