Anzalduas International Bridge is an international bridge over the Rio Grande, which connects the western outskirts of both the city of Mission, Texas in the United States and the city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas state, in Mexico.
It provides cross-border commuters with two southbound and northbound lanes, as well as a pedestrian crossing.Mission, Texas - Economic Development Authority
The bridge opened on December 15, 2009.City of McAllen It is over three miles long and cost over $28 million to build.
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Constructed by: Williams Brothers Construction Ground broke June 12, 2007 Opened for business on December 15, 2009 Construction cost: $28,493,593.70 Four entrance lanes, including a SENTRI lane in the United States Bridge spans 3.2 miles (5.1 km) Has two safety bump-out spaces, and a pedestrian walkway, with lanes elevated to preserve nearby U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge Hours of operation: 6 am to 10 pm, daily
Border crossing The Anzalduas Port of Entry opened on December 15, 2009 with the completion of the Anzalduas International Bridge. It was designed to divert traffic from the congested Hidalgo Texas Port of Entry.
The presidential permit under which the bridge was constructed prohibited commercial traffic from using it until 2015, or when the Hidalgo Port of Entry averages more than 15,000 commercial entries per week. Commercial trucks and pedestrians continue to be prohibited from entering the US via this crossing; however, empty trucks may travel southbound to Mexico. The bridge has a dedicated commuter lane (SENTRI) that is open on restricted hours and frequently open to the general public during high traffic hours without notice.
See also McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa International Bridge — next downriver between the cities. Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge — 2nd downriver between the cities, for trucks.
List of international bridges in North America
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