Commercial traffic heading into Canada was halted Tuesday morning due to what the Canadian Border Services Agency described as a system timing issue.
Canada news correspondent Dan Karpenchuk reported the Agency confirmed that the issue was affecting the entire border.
Non-commercial vehicles such as passenger cars and commercial traffic heading into the US are not impacted. Officials were recommending non-commercial drivers utilize the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, New York. Those who hold a NEXUS pass have the additional option of crossing at the Whirlpool Bridge, also in Niagara Falls.
NITTEC cameras showed a significant traffic buildup, consisting mostly of semi-trucks, on the I-190 North in Lewiston and Buffalo. Trucks near the Peace Bridge were being escorted to a staging area to help alleviate some of the congestion.