All US border crossings to Canada closed to commercial traffic due to system issue

Border crossings closed
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Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - All border crossings to Canada from the US are closed nationwide, including the Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge and Lewiston Queenston Bridge due to an unknown system issue.

Regular commuter traffic at the crossings is not impacted by the issue.

A spokesperson for the City of Buffalo says the city is taking precautions and expecting significant traffic backups on city streets near the Peace Bridge. The city is continuing to monitor the situation.

No other details are available at this time. WBEN is reaching out to officials to learn more.

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