BORDER WAITS · BUFFALO, NEW YORK–FORT ERIE, ONTARIO
Check Peace Bridge Border Wait Times
Direction matters. Use CBP for travel into the United States, CBSA for travel into Canada, and the Bridge Authority for camera and bridge-plaza context.
The three sources can show different update times and methodologies. The Bridge Authority warns that some bridge data is updated hourly when real-time technology is unavailable.
BEFORE YOU GO
Five checks in the right order
- Confirm whether the trip is entering the United States or Canada.
- Choose passenger vehicle, commercial or NEXUS information.
- Check the source timestamp and open-lane count.
- Compare the Bridge Authority page and cameras for plaza context.
- Confirm identification and crossing requirements before joining the queue.
LOCATION-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
Northbound and southbound waits come from different governments
- CBP’s Peace Bridge passenger page covers entry into the United States.
- CBSA’s Fort Erie listing covers entry into Canada.
- Passenger and commercial wait records are separate.
- NEXUS lane status does not apply unless every traveler is eligible.
- A camera view cannot measure customs processing time.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Avoid common traps
Which source do I use for Canada-bound travel?
Use CBSA’s United States-to-Canada wait table and Bridge Authority context.
Does a bridge camera equal the wait time?
No. It shows visible traffic but not the full inspection process.
Are passenger and truck waits interchangeable?
No. Use the record for the correct crossing mode and lane type.