Live commercial truck delays at Queenston-Lewiston (Ontario ↔ New York) · updated every 15 minutes from CBP and CBSA · FAST lane available
Current wait: 0 min US-bound · 2 min CA-bound. Data from official CBP (US-bound) and CBSA (CA-bound) feeds, polled about every 15 minutes.
The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge crosses the Niagara River between Queenston, Ontario and Lewiston, New York, connecting Highway 405 to I-190. It is the main commercial companion to the Peace Bridge in the Niagara region and carries freight between southern Ontario and upstate/eastern New York. It is often the lighter of the two Niagara truck crossings, which makes it a common diversion target when the Peace Bridge is congested — though that also means its waits can jump when Peace Bridge traffic shifts over.
Connecting highways: Highway 405 (Queenston, ON) ↔ I-190 (Lewiston, 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 Queenston-Lewiston is backed up, these crossings may be faster alternatives. Live wait times for each are updated every 15 minutes.
Highway 405 on the Queenston, Ontario side connects to I-190 on the Lewiston, New York side. It is a direct freeway link that ties southern Ontario into the upstate New York and Northeast US network.
Both serve Niagara-region freight. The Peace Bridge (Fort Erie-Buffalo) is more direct for Buffalo and points west; Queenston-Lewiston is often lighter and a good alternative when the Peace Bridge is congested. The live wait times for each are the best real-time guide.
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.
Yes. Queenston-Lewiston has a dedicated FAST (Free and Secure Trade) lane for pre-approved carriers and drivers enrolled in the FAST program. FAST-approved trucks typically experience shorter wait times because their advance trade data is treated as low-risk by both CBP and CBSA. See our FAST card guide for application details.
US-bound shipments use CBP port code 0901. Canada-bound shipments use CBSA FPOA code 0635. These codes are required on eManifest filings and customs documentation — BorderPro fills them in automatically when you select Queenston-Lewiston 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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