Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, International border crossing bridge in Laredo, Texas.
This concrete bridge spans the Rio Grande River connecting Laredo, Texas with Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, featuring four lanes for vehicular traffic and dedicated pedestrian walkways with customs and immigration inspection facilities on both sides.
Originally constructed in 1880, this crossing has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times due to Rio Grande floods in 1905, 1932, and 1954, with the current structure dating from the post-1954 reconstruction efforts.
The bridge serves as a powerful symbol of binational cooperation and friendship between the United States and Mexico, representing the interconnected communities and shared heritage of the border region.
Since 2018, vehicular crossing from Mexico to the United States requires SENTRI program enrollment for pre-approved travelers, while pedestrian and bicycle access remains available in both directions twenty-four hours daily.
Real-time traffic monitoring cameras installed on the bridge provide live streaming feeds accessible through the city's official website, allowing travelers to check current crossing conditions before arriving.
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