Anzalduas International Bridge is an international bridge over the

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, which connects the western outskirts of both the city of

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in the

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and the city of

Reynosa Reynosa () is a border city in the northern part of the state of Tamaulipas, in Mexico. It is also the municipal seat of Reynosa Municipality. The city is located on the southern bank of the Rio Grande in the international Reynosa–McAllen Metr ...

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state, in

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. It provides cross-border commuters with two southbound and northbound lanes, as well as a pedestrian crossing. The bridge opened on December 15, 2009.City of McAllen

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* 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

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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

Border crossing

The Anzalduas Port of Entry opened on December 15, 2009 with the completion of the Anzalduas International Bridge. It was designed to divert traffic from the congested Hidalgo Texas Port of Entry. Commercial trucks and pedestrians continue to be prohibited from entering the US via this crossing; however, empty trucks may travel southbound to Mexico. The bridge has a dedicated commuter lane (

) that is open on restricted hours and frequently open to the general public during high traffic hours without notice.

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Border crossing

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