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

Wait Times at the Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing

Current Wait Times at the Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing
Source: CBSA and CBP
Estimated wait time to reach the inspection booth. Updated hourly.	Entering the U.S. at the Rainbow Bridge – Open 24 hrs/day Last Update: At 4:00 pm EDT 4/19/2021	Entering Canada at the Rainbow Bridge Last Update: 2021-04-19 07:14 EDT
Personal Vehicles	no delay	No delay
NEXUS	N/A
Ready Lane	N/A
Commercial Vehicles	N/A	Not applicable
FAST	N/A

A Ready Lane is available from 3-7pm Monday through Thursday.

Wait Times at The Niagara Area Border Crossings

Current Wait Times Entering the U.S.
Source: Niagara Falls Bridge Commission – Updated Hourly
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

Current Wait Times Entering Canada
Source: Niagara Falls Bridge Commission – Updated Hourly
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

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.