McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa International Bridge, International bridge between McAllen, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico.
The McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Rio Grande between the United States and Mexico. It consists of two separate structures that handle traffic flowing in opposite directions.
The original bridge opened in 1926 as the first crossing between the two towns. Additional spans were added later to accommodate growing traffic between the communities.
The bridge connects two distinct communities, enabling residents from both countries to maintain connections and participate in cross-border celebrations.
Travelers should expect waits at the border checkpoint, especially during peak times. It helps to have documents ready and be prepared for a longer crossing experience.
The two spans were built in different decades and have different lengths to handle changing traffic patterns. This separate design allows traffic flowing in each direction to move more efficiently.
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