Live commercial truck delays at Prescott-Ogdensburg (Ontario ↔ New York) · updated every 15 minutes from CBP and CBSA
Current wait: 0 min US-bound · 0 min CA-bound. Data from official CBP (US-bound) and CBSA (CA-bound) feeds, polled about every 15 minutes.
The Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge crosses the St. Lawrence River between Prescott, Ontario and Ogdensburg, New York, connecting Highway 16 to the New York state highway network toward I-81. It serves eastern Ontario and the Ottawa region and is the quieter neighbour to the Thousand Islands crossing to the west. Volume is light, so waits are generally short — its value is as a lower-traffic alternative for freight between the Ottawa area and northern New York, though it has no FAST lane.
Connecting highways: Highway 16 (Prescott, ON) ↔ NY-812 toward I-81 (Ogdensburg, NY)
Skip the booth-side scramble. Both CBP and CBSA require electronic advance notification at least one hour before a commercial truck reaches the border.
Most US-Canada commercial crossings follow the same broad pattern: weekdays are heavier than weekends, mid-week is heavier than Monday or Friday, and daytime hours are heavier than overnights. Specific peak windows vary by port, but the table below is a useful planning baseline. Always check the live wait times above before making routing decisions.
| Time window | Typical congestion |
|---|---|
| Mon–Fri 06:00–10:00 local | Elevated — morning dispatch wave |
| Tue–Thu 10:00–16:00 local | Peak — heaviest commercial volume |
| Fri 14:00–18:00 local | Elevated — weekend repositioning |
| Weekday 22:00–05:00 local | Light — fastest crossings |
| Weekends & statutory holidays | Light — minimal commercial queue |
If Prescott-Ogdensburg is backed up, these crossings may be faster alternatives. Live wait times for each are updated every 15 minutes.
Highway 16 on the Prescott, Ontario side connects across the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge to the New York state highway network (toward I-81) on the Ogdensburg side. It serves the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario.
Yes — it is typically light on commercial volume, so it can be quicker than the busier Thousand Islands crossing to the west for freight moving between the Ottawa area and northern New York. Compare the live wait times before choosing between the two.
Commercial truck volumes at most US-Canada crossings peak mid-week (Tuesday through Thursday) during daytime business hours. Monday mornings and Friday afternoons also see elevated delays as carriers reposition for the workweek. Weekends and overnight hours are generally the lightest. Live wait times above reflect actual current conditions, which can deviate from these patterns during holidays, weather events, or inspection surges.
Wait times are published directly by the border agency responsible for each direction of travel: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for US-bound commercial traffic and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for Canada-bound traffic. Values represent the estimated delay between joining the back of the truck queue and reaching the primary inspection booth. BorderPro polls the official feeds every 15 minutes.
US-bound commercial trucks need an ACE eManifest submitted to CBP at least one hour before arrival. Canada-bound trucks need an ACI eManifest submitted to CBSA one hour before arrival. Drivers should also carry the appropriate PARS or PAPS lead sheet, commercial invoice, and any commodity-specific permits.
FAST lane availability changes — confirm with CBP and CBSA before relying on it for this crossing. The FAST (Free and Secure Trade) program offers expedited processing at participating commercial ports for pre-approved carriers and drivers.
US-bound shipments use CBP port code 0701. Canada-bound shipments use CBSA FPOA code 0648. These codes are required on eManifest filings and customs documentation — BorderPro fills them in automatically when you select Prescott-Ogdensburg on a manifest.
Wait time data comes directly from the official border agencies and reflects measured queue conditions at the time of the most recent poll. Conditions can change quickly — a single inspection hold can add 30+ minutes within a 15-minute window. Use live wait times as a planning baseline, not a guarantee, and build in buffer for inspections, paperwork holds, and weather.
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