Bridge Status Niagara

Live Welland Canal bridge updates with CarPlay, Apple Watch, and Lock Screen widgets. Follow your favorite bridges and avoid unexpected delays.

Never get stuck at the Welland Canal again.

Bridge Status Niagara provides live, up-to-the-minute updates for every lift bridge along the Welland Canal. Whether you are commuting through St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, or Port Colborne, the app helps you stay ahead of ship traffic and avoid unexpected delays.

CORE FEATURES

FULL CANAL COVERAGE View real-time status updates for every lift bridge from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie along the Welland Canal.

LIVE BRIDGE STATUS Direct integration with Seaway traffic data shows when bridges are Available, Raising Soon, Lowering, Unavailable, or Under Construction.

DAILY BRIDGE SCHEDULES See the daily schedule of expected bridge activity so you can better anticipate ship traffic and plan your routes ahead of time.

LIVE VESSEL TRAFFIC Track vessels moving through the canal in real time with detailed ship information including vessel names, destinations, speed, heading, and more.

AT-A-GLANCE STATUS COLORS Clear color-coded indicators help you instantly understand bridge availability while on the move.

INTERACTIVE CANAL MAP Explore the canal using a live map with quick toggles to view:

• All bridges along the canal • Bridges nearest to your current location • Your position relative to canal crossings • Live vessel locations throughout the canal system

FOLLOW YOUR FAVORITE BRIDGES Choose which bridges matter to you and receive alerts when their status changes.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEW Hide bridges you don’t use and keep your dashboard clean and focused on your regular commute.

FLEXIBLE BRIDGE NAMES Choose how bridge names appear:

• Full name • Bridge name only • Bridge number

PLANNED CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Stay informed about scheduled maintenance and long-term bridge closures before they impact your route.

IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE Enjoy cleaner navigation, quicker access to bridge information, and an updated interface designed to make daily commuting faster and easier.

UNLOCK NIAGARA PRO

Upgrade with a one-time purchase to unlock additional features designed for commuters and drivers.

APPLE CARPLAY SUPPORT Check bridge status directly on your vehicle’s dashboard while driving. Bridges are automatically sorted by distance so you can quickly identify the nearest crossing.

APPLE WATCH APP See bridge status instantly from your wrist. Your Watch automatically syncs with your iPhone preferences and followed bridges.

HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add widgets to your Home Screen for quick bridge status updates without opening the app.

LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Monitor canal crossings directly from your Lock Screen with compact status indicators.

AD-FREE EXPERIENCE Enjoy the app without advertisements.

COMMUNITY DRIVEN

Bridge Status Niagara was created for the Niagara community.

100% of net proceeds from Niagara Pro are donated to local animal shelters to help provide care and shelter for animals in need. The app now includes a visible donation tracker so users can see the growing impact the community is making together.

Improve your commute while supporting a great cause.

DISCLAIMER

Bridge Status Niagara is an independent community tool and is not affiliated with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation.

Access to Apple CarPlay, Apple Watch support, Home Screen widgets, and Lock Screen widgets requires the Niagara Pro upgrade.