Truck Loads/Special Loads Program and Fees
The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority has the responsibility to maintain the operational and structural integrity of the Peace Bridge while providing an efficient crossing to all our customers.
Special Loads Program
A Special Load is any crossing that requires lane closures or traffic patterns to be altered. Vehicles affected include, but are not limited to oversized loads (wide/high/heavy) and radioactive loads.
All potential Special Loads are required to complete a Special Load/Over-Dimensional Application and obtain approval prior to arrival at the Peace Bridge.
Special Load/Over-Dimensional Application Online Form (preferred method)
Special Load/Over-Dimensional Application (for faxing)
The Peace Bridge can generally accommodate Special Loads within the parameters detailed in the table below. Each crossing will be reviewed for compatibility and approved for travel on a case-by-case basis upon review of the submitted Special Load /Over-Dimensional Application.
A Traffic Management Fee will be charged for each Special Load.
Canada-Bound | U.S.A.-Bound | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fee Applied at | Can Not Exceed | Fee Applied at | Can Not Exceed | |
Wide Loads | 12′-0″ | 22′-0″ | 12′-0″ | 19′-8″ |
High Loads | 15′-0″ | 16′-0″ | 14′-3″ | 16′-0″ |
Heavy Loads (gross) | 117,000 lbs | *Calculated | 117,000 lbs | *Calculated |
Time of Day | Time of Day | |||
Radioactive Loads | No time restrictions | Must cross between | 2:00 AM and 5:00 PM |
*Heavy load restrictions are calculated based upon axle spacing and weight distribution, as reported in the Special Load/Over-Dimension Application for permit.
Upon completion of the Application you will be notified by email within 48 hours as to whether you will be allowed to cross.
After receiving your approval to cross and arriving at the bridge, you should call the on-duty supervisor at 905-359-3083 for crossing assistance. All Special Loads are required to check-in prior to crossing to ensure the correct bridge configuration (all Special Loads must straddle two lanes of the bridge).
For further information contact the Administrative Supervisor at 716-884-6744 or 905-871-1608 extension 269.
Hazardous Loads
Prior to scheduling your Peace Bridge border crossing, please call the Administrative Supervisor at 905-871-1608 or 716-884-6744 extension 269 for appropriate procedures.
Traffic Management Fee
Traffic Management Fees are detailed below. The Special Load Fee is the base fee and additional fees will be added as required based upon various combined width/height/weight and/or transportation authority permit restrictions that require special assistance.
Special Loads dropping and leaving trailers onsite are required to pay a Special Load Dropped Trailer fee.
Special Loads will be required to prepay the traffic management fee by cash or credit card prior to crossing.
| 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $USD Cash | $CAD Cash | $USD Cash | $CAD Cash | |
| Special Load Fee | $150.00 | $210.00 | $300.00 | $420.00 |
Additional Fees: | ||||
Dropped Trailers | $50.00 | $70.00 | $50.00 | $70.00 |
Special Load Dropped Trailers | $100.00 | $140.00 | $100.00 | $140.00 |
Busti Gate | $150.00 | $210.00 | $300.00 | $420.00 |
| Niagara Blvd Gate | $150.00 | $210.00 | $300.00 | $420.00 |
| U.S. Outbound (Includes Busti Gate exit) | $500.00 | $700.00 | $500.00 | $700.00 |
Violation Fee | $300.00 | $420.00 | $300.00 | $420.00 |