The bridge's name commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Rush-Bagot Treaty.
It was designed by renowned bridge engineer Edward Lupfer and architect Harry Dickinson.
Construction took less than two years, beginning in 1925 and finishing in 1927.
The bridge consists of five arched spans and a truss span over the Niagara River ship canal.
Approximately 25% of all trade between the U.S. and Canada travels across the Peace Bridge.
The bridge is one of the few international crossings that maintains designated lanes specifically for Nexus members to expedite border processing.
The Peace Bridge is an international steel arch bridge spanning the Niagara River, directly connecting Buffalo, New York, to Fort Erie, Ontario. Opened in 1927, the bridge spans 5,800 feet and was constructed to commemorate one hundred years of peace between the United States and Canada. It carries an estimated one million trucks and several million passenger vehicles annually. The structure is owned and operated by the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. The bridge provides significant trade infrastructure, serving as a primary crossing point for commercial traffic between the two nations. Pedestrian and bicycle access is permitted, allowing users to cross the border under their own power. U.S. and Canadian customs facilities are located at both ends of the bridge to manage international traffic. The bridge remains a critical artery for the North American automotive supply chain.
The Niagara River shoreline at Front Park in Buffalo offers a clear vantage point of the bridge arches.
Have your passport, NEXUS card, or enhanced driver's license ready before reaching the toll plaza.
If walking or cycling, be prepared to present identification to border officers at the end of the span.
Check the bridge website for current traffic wait times before departing.
Attempting to photograph or film the actual customs and immigration inspection areas.
Maintain professional decorum when speaking with border agents; photography of customs booths is strictly prohibited.
