Lewiston-Queenston Bridge wait time
Live waits on the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge between Lewiston, New York and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in both directions.
Into the US
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Into Canada
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Niagara and Buffalo crossings: into the US right now
- Peace BridgeBuffalo, NY / Fort Erie, ON…
- Rainbow BridgeNiagara Falls, NY / Niagara Falls, ON…
- Lewiston-Queenston Bridge · this pageLewiston, NY / Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON…
- Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)Niagara Falls, NY / Niagara Falls, ON…
Niagara and Buffalo crossings: into Canada right now
- Peace BridgeBuffalo, NY / Fort Erie, ON…
- Rainbow BridgeNiagara Falls, NY / Niagara Falls, ON…
- Lewiston-Queenston Bridge · this pageLewiston, NY / Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON…
About this crossing
The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge is north of the falls and connects I-190 with Highway 405, which leads to the QEW. It carries cars and trucks.
It's a common choice for trips to Toronto when the Rainbow Bridge is busy.
Which lane can I use into the US?
- General lanes are open to everyone.
- NEXUS lanes are only for NEXUS members. Everyone in the car needs a NEXUS card.
- Ready Lane is for travelers whose documents have an RFID chip, such as a passport card, a NEXUS card or an enhanced driver's license. Everyone in the car needs one.
CBSA reports the wait for travelers into Canada as one number per crossing.
Questions
How long is the wait at Lewiston-Queenston Bridge right now?
The live waits at the top of this page are the official estimates for Lewiston-Queenston Bridge: CBP for going into the US and CBSA for going into Canada. They refresh every 5 minutes on their own.
Which crossing is fastest right now?
Check the Niagara and Buffalo crossings lists above. The crossing with the shortest regular car wait in each direction gets a green Fastest by car tag.
Is there a wait time for going into Canada?
Yes. The Canada Border Services Agency publishes waits for travelers entering Canada, and this page shows them next to the US waits.
Can my family see when I've crossed?
Yes, with the free Cerqa app. You share your location for the trip, and they see where you are and when you'll arrive.
Crossing with family or friends?
Cerqa shows everyone's live location and arrival time on one map, so nobody gets lost on the other side. Free on iPhone and Android.
Waits into the US: U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Waits into Canada: Canada Border Services Agency; contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. These are official estimates and can change quickly. The page refreshes on its own every 5 minutes.