# BorderCast East - Wait Times — Niagara Detroit Border Delays

> Real-time US-Canada border crossing wait times and lane status. (iPhone/iPad app by PDX Technologies, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercast-east-wait-times/id6759533028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PDX Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/556595523)
- Category: Travel, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English, French, Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercast-east-wait-times/id6759533028/reviews.md

## What is BorderCast East?

Real-time border wait times for eastern US-Canada crossings. See live lane data for Niagara Falls, Detroit, Port Huron, and Champlain — updated every 20 minutes directly from CBP.
BorderCast shows you exactly what's happening at the border right now: which lanes are open, current delay times, and whether NEXUS lanes are active. No guessing, no outdated data.

CROSSINGS COVERED

Niagara Falls / Buffalo
Peace Bridge - 17 passenger lanes, 8 commercial lanes
Rainbow Bridge - 16 passenger lanes + pedestrian crossing
Lewiston-Queenston Bridge - 8 passenger lanes, 4 commercial
Whirlpool Bridge - NEXUS only

Detroit / Windsor
Ambassador Bridge - 19 passenger lanes, 13 commercial lanes
Windsor Tunnel - 10 passenger lanes

Port Huron / Sarnia
Blue Water Bridge - 9 passenger lanes, 9 commercial lanes
Champlain (I-87 corridor)
Champlain - 10 passenger lanes, 8 commercial lanes

WHAT YOU GET
Live wait times updated every 20–25 minutes
Lane-by-lane breakdown: Standard, NEXUS, FAST, Ready Lane
Commercial and truck lane status for cross-border freight
Pedestrian crossing data at Rainbow Bridge
Clear staleness indicators so you know how fresh the data is
Color-coded delays: green, yellow, red - see your wait at a glance
Clean, fast interface - open the app, see your wait, go

DATA YOU CAN TRUST
BorderCast pulls directly from the CBP Border Wait Times feed - the same source the government uses. Unlike apps that rely on crowdsourced guesses, you get official data with transparency about when it was last refreshed. Built for cross-border commuters, weekend travelers, NEXUS cardholders, commercial truckers, and anyone who'd rather check their phone than sit in a surprise 90-minute line.

## Key features

- Real-time wait times
- Lane-by-lane breakdown
- NEXUS and FAST lane status
- Commercial truck lane data
- Pedestrian crossing info
- Color-coded delay indicators
- Data freshness indicators


## Frequently asked questions about BorderCast East

### What border crossings does BorderCast East cover?

BorderCast East provides wait times for key eastern US-Canada crossings including Niagara Falls (Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge), Detroit (Ambassador Bridge, Windsor Tunnel), Port Huron (Blue Water Bridge), and Champlain.

### How often is the data in BorderCast East updated?

Wait times and lane data in BorderCast East are updated every 20 to 25 minutes, directly from the CBP Border Wait Times feed.

### Does BorderCast East show wait times for commercial trucks?

Yes, BorderCast East provides commercial and truck lane status for cross-border freight, helping truckers plan their journeys more efficiently.

### Is BorderCast East available on all devices?

BorderCast East is supported on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering convenience across multiple Apple devices.

### What does the color-coding in BorderCast East mean?

The app uses color-coded delays (green, yellow, red) to give users a quick visual indication of current wait times at the border, making it easy to see your expected delay at a glance.

### Does BorderCast East have ads?

No, BorderCast East is ad-free, ensuring a clean and fast interface for users to quickly check their wait times without interruption.

### Can I see pedestrian crossing information with BorderCast East?

Yes, BorderCast East includes pedestrian crossing data specifically for the Rainbow Bridge, allowing walkers to check conditions before arriving.

### What is the age rating for BorderCast East?

BorderCast East has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users who need to check border wait times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-04-24

Minor updates
CarPlay borders status fix

### 1.6.1 — 2026-03-31

Add WatchOS

### 1.5.1 — 2026-03-28

Added widgets

### 1.5.0 — 2026-03-20

Real-time border wait times for eastern US-Canada crossings - from the makers of BorderCast West.

• Niagara Falls: Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Lewiston Bridge & Whirlpool Bridge
• Detroit / Windsor: Ambassador Bridge & Windsor Tunnel
• Port Huron / Sarnia: Blue Water Bridge
• Champlain: I-87 corridor between Montréal and New York

Every crossing shows lane-by-lane detail - Standard, NEXUS, FAST, and Ready Lane status. Commercial and truck lanes included. Pedestrian data at Rainbow Bridge. All data updates every 20–25 minutes from CBP.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-20

Allow crossings to be hidden

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