Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates, Border crossing bridge between Brownsville, United States and Matamoros, Mexico.
The Veterans International Bridge is a road bridge with eight lanes including dedicated SENTRI and FAST lanes and pedestrian walkways on both sides. The structure allows vehicle and foot traffic to cross the Rio Bravo simultaneously in both directions.
The bridge opened in 1999 to handle growing trade and passenger traffic between the United States and Mexico. Its construction was part of a broader effort to improve border crossing capacity in the Cameron County region.
The bridge connects two cities whose residents cross daily for work, shopping, and visiting family on either side. This everyday movement shapes life in the region and shows how deeply the two communities depend on each other.
The crossing is open daily from early morning until midnight, with commercial trucks permitted only during specific hours on weekdays. Visitors should expect lines at the border checkpoint and ensure they have required travel documents ready.
The bridge features dedicated express lanes for SENTRI and FAST program members, allowing pre-screened travelers to cross faster. These programs help frequent border crossers save time and streamline their journeys across the frontier.
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