Canada-US Border Wait Times
Live commercial truck delays at 13 crossings across BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC & NB. No signup. Updated every 5 minutes from CBSA.
Each card shows both directions: US → CA from the CBSA feed · CA → US from the US CBP feed. Both cached for 5 minutes.
Ambassador Bridge
Ontario
Windsor, ON ↔ Detroit, MI
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-25 00:15 EDT
Peace Bridge
Best RouteOntario
Fort Erie, ON ↔ Buffalo, NY
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-25 00:00 EDT
Blue Water Bridge
Ontario
Point Edward, ON ↔ Port Huron, MI
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-24 23:38 EDT
Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
Ontario
Queenston, ON ↔ Lewiston, NY
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-25 00:00 EDT
Pacific Highway
West Coast & Prairies
Surrey, BC ↔ Blaine, WA
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-24 21:00 PDT
Huntingdon / Sumas
Best RouteWest Coast & Prairies
Huntingdon, BC ↔ Sumas, WA
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-24 21:00 PDT
Coutts / Sweetgrass
West Coast & Prairies
Coutts, AB ↔ Sweetgrass, MT
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-24 21:15 MDT
North Portal / Portal
West Coast & Prairies
North Portal, SK ↔ Portal, ND
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-24 22:05 CST
Emerson / Pembina
West Coast & Prairies
Emerson, MB ↔ Pembina, ND
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-24 23:15 CDT
Lacolle / Champlain
Best RouteQuebec & Maritimes
St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, QC ↔ Champlain, NY
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-25 00:15 EDT
Rock Island / Derby Line
Quebec & Maritimes
Rock Island, QC ↔ Derby Line, VT
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: Apr 25, 2026 4:29 AM UTC
Woodstock / Houlton
Quebec & Maritimes
Woodstock, NB ↔ Houlton, ME
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-25 00:15 ADT
St. Stephen / Calais
Quebec & Maritimes
St. Stephen, NB ↔ Calais, ME
US → CA · entering Canada
CA → US · entering US
Reported: 2026-04-25 00:46 ADT
As of Apr 25, 2026 4:29 AM UTC, commercial truck wait times are as follows: the Ambassador Bridge is reporting no delays; the Peace Bridge has a 3-minute wait; the Blue Water Bridge is reporting no delays; the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge has a 5-minute wait; the Huntingdon / Sumas has a 5-minute wait; the Coutts / Sweetgrass is reporting no delays; the North Portal / Portal is reporting no delays; the Emerson / Pembina is reporting no delays; the Lacolle / Champlain is reporting no delays; the Woodstock / Houlton is reporting no delays; the St. Stephen / Calais is reporting no delays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For carriers on the road and shippers planning cross-border lanes.
How current is the border wait time data?
The dashboard pulls data directly from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) CSV feed and caches it for up to 5 minutes. The timestamp under each crossing shows exactly when CBSA last updated that figure.
Which crossings does this tool cover?
The dashboard covers the four highest-volume Ontario commercial crossings: Ambassador Bridge (Windsor–Detroit), Peace Bridge (Fort Erie–Buffalo), Blue Water Bridge (Point Edward–Port Huron), and Queenston-Lewiston Bridge. Together these crossings handle the vast majority of Ontario truck traffic into the US.
What do the color codes mean?
Green (<15 min) — proceed normally. Yellow (15–45 min) — moderate congestion; consider timing your crossing or checking an alternate port. Red (>45 min) — significant delay; route through an alternate crossing if possible.
Do I need a PARS or PAPS number for a cross-border commercial load?
Yes. PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System) is required for commercial goods entering Canada; PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System) is required for goods entering the United States. Both must be transmitted to CBSA or CBP before the truck reaches the port. Missing or incorrect numbers are the single most common cause of commercial vehicle holds at these four Ontario crossings.
What happens if a USMCA certificate of origin is missing at the border?
Without a valid USMCA certificate of origin, the shipment loses duty-free status. The carrier or importer must post a duty bond and file a post-entry correction — or the load may be held until the document is produced. On a busy day at the Ambassador Bridge or Peace Bridge, that can mean hours of unplanned dwell time.
How is LTL freight class calculated for cross-border shipments in 2026?
US-Canada LTL freight class is governed by the NMFC system and based primarily on density (PCF). Divide total weight in pounds by total cubic feet to get PCF. Under 1 PCF = class 500; over 50 PCF = class 50. Use our free Freight Class Calculator to get the exact class before booking.
Can a freight broker help me avoid border delays?
Yes. An experienced cross-border broker monitors real-time wait times, pre-clears customs documentation, and routes loads to the least-congested crossing for your specific lane. This routinely cuts border dwell time by 30–60 minutes on busy days. to see what we can do for your lanes.