Anzalduas International Bridge
| Anzalduas International Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°06′59″N 98°19′06″W / 26.1165°N 98.3183°WCoordinates: 26°06′59″N 98°19′06″W / 26.1165°N 98.3183°W |
| Crosses | Rio Grande |
| History | |
| Opened | December 15, 2009 |
Anzalduas International Bridge is an international bridge which connects the city of McAllen, Texas, USA with the western outskirts of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, 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 Facts:
- 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
References
- ↑ Mission, Texas - Economic Development Authority Archived January 5, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ City of McAllen
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