Anzalduas International Bridge

Bridge in Tamaulipas state, Mexico

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.^[1]

The bridge opened on December 15, 2009.^[2]

Bridge data

• 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.

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.
• Bridges over the Rio Grande
• International bridges in Tamaulipas

References

1. Mission, Texas - Economic Development Authority Archived January 5, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
2. City of McAllen Archived 2014-09-14 at the Wayback Machine