Confederation Bridge
Shoreline weather is not enough. The bridge deck runs its own reality when crosswinds pick up, especially for motorcycles and taller vehicles.
Confederation Bridge
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Sustained wind is 64 km/h. Motorcycles feel the bridge first, then taller vehicles, then everyone else.
Live camera
Live stream via YouTube · Confederation Bridge operations feed · Refresh if stream is offline
High-sided vehicles are the first group to watch once sustained wind climbs toward 70 km/h.
Restriction threshold · 70 km/h sustained
Motorcycles feel the bridge earlier than cars do. A ride that seems fine in Borden can feel exposed once you hit the deck.
Motorcycle caution · 60 km/h sustained
Confederation Bridge is workable right now, with strong crosswinds over the bridge deck. Wind is 64 km/h from the WNW, and the air quality is favorable. Stick to sheltered routes and keep loose gear packed down.
64 km/h WNW · Gusts 77 km/h
Travel guidance
Current read
Bridge is passable, but winds stay noticeable
Air is clean and easy on lungs today. Crosswind travel advisory remains the main travel watch item.
Frequently asked questions
The bridge restricts high-sided vehicles — including RVs, cube trucks, transport trailers, and cargo vans — when sustained winds reach 70 km/h or higher on the bridge deck. This can happen even when conditions onshore feel moderate, because the 12.9 km crossing is fully exposed.
Motorcycles face restrictions earlier than cars. The bridge operations team applies caution advisories starting at 60 km/h sustained wind. At those speeds, crosswinds on the elevated deck can be significantly stronger than what you experienced leaving Borden or Aulac. Always check conditions before departure.
Yes — the video embed on this page shows a real-time YouTube stream maintained by Confederation Bridge operations. It gives you a direct visual of current visibility, weather, and traffic flow on the crossing.
OpenAir pulls wind data from the Environment Canada station closest to the bridge and updates every 10 minutes. For official closure confirmation, call the Confederation Bridge traffic line at 1-888-437-6565. The live video feed above is also a reliable real-time indicator.
The bridge deck sits roughly 40–60 metres above sea level at its highest point, with no tree cover, buildings, or terrain to break the wind. Northwest and southwest winds are the most impactful, funnelling across the strait with nothing to interrupt them. A 35 km/h day onshore can easily feel like 55+ km/h mid-span.
