Anzalduas International Bridge

The Anzalduas International Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Rio Grande between Mission, Texas and Reynosa, Tamaulipas. It has four traffic lanes and was built with a design that protects an adjacent wildlife refuge from disturbance.

The project began in early 2007 and opened for traffic in December 2009 after several years of planning and construction. It was built to meet growing demand for border crossing options in the region.

This bridge enables daily contact between residents on both sides who visit family, friends, or workplaces across the border. The crossing represents a vital link for communities that share more similarities in daily life than the river might suggest.

The bridge operates during daytime and evening hours with multiple lanes for different vehicle types. Wait times vary depending on the time of day and current traffic volume, so plan accordingly.

The bridge structure was raised above ground to protect the wildlife refuge below and avoid disturbing animals. This design choice makes it an example of infrastructure built to coexist with nature rather than displace it.

Inception: 2009

Official opening: December 15, 2009

GPS coordinates: 26.11650,-98.31830

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05