Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Live Cam

The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge is an international bridge that spans the Niagara River between Lewiston, New York in the United States and Queenston, Ontario in Canada. Here is a brief history of the bridge:

• The bridge was designed by Swiss engineer Othmar Ammann, who is also known for designing the George Washington Bridge in New York City.
• Construction on the bridge began in May 1960 and was completed in November 1962, at a cost of $17 million.
• The bridge was officially opened on November 1, 1962, by Queen Elizabeth II and President John F. Kennedy, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Canadian side.
• The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge is a suspension bridge that is 1,600 feet (490 meters) long and 190 feet (58 meters) above the Niagara River at its highest point.
• The bridge has four traffic lanes and a pedestrian walkway, and it is one of the busiest border crossings between the United States and Canada.
• The bridge was built to replace the original Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, which was a cantilever bridge that was built in 1901 and demolished in 1962.