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Laredo–Colombia Solidarity International Bridge

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Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge
Laredo International Bridge 3
Coordinates27°41′59″N 99°44′44″W / 27.699716°N 99.745646°W / 27.699716; -99.745646
CarriesCommercial Vehicles
Non-commercial Vehicles
CrossesRio Grande
LocaleLaredo, Texas
Colombia, Anáhuac Municipality, Nuevo León
Official nameLaredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge
Other name(s)Laredo International Bridge 3
Maintained byCity of Laredo
Secretariat of Communications and Transportation
Characteristics
DesignBox Girder Bridge
Total length1216 ft (371 m)
History
Opened1992
Statistics
Daily trafficNon-commercial:
294
Commercial:
924
TollNorthbound / Southbound
Non-Commercial Vehicles
$3.50 / $3.50
Commercial Vehicles
$4.25 per Axle
Location
Map

Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located on the U.S.-Mexico border in the city of Laredo, Texas; it connects Laredo over the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) with Colombia in Anáhuac, Nuevo León. It is owned and operated by the City of Laredo and the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (Mexico's Federal Secretariat of Communication and Transportation).

History

The Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge was named in honor of the Mexican planned community of Colombia, Nuevo León. The community and the international bridge were built because the Mexican state of Nuevo León wanted an international port to compete with the bordering states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas in the International Trade market. This is the only border crossing between Nuevo León and Texas.

Description

The Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge is an eight-lane bridge with two walkways for pedestrians. The bridge is 1,216 feet (371 m) long. The international bridge is for all traffic, including pedestrians. The bridge is also known as Laredo International Bridge 3, Colombia Bridge, Puente Solidaridad, Puente Colombia and Puente Internacional Solidaridad Colombia.[1]

Location

This bridge is located at the western State Highway 255 terminus or via Urban Road 1472 North in Laredo, Texas and the northern terminus of Nuevo León State Highway Spur 1 in Colombia, Anáhuac Municipality.

Operational Hours

Commercial Vehicles
Sunday: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM (Central)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday): 8:00 AM–12:00 AM (Central)
Saturday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (Central)

Non-commercial Vehicles
8:00 AM–12:00 AM (Central)
Seven Days A Week (7)[2]

All times Central Time Zone

References

  1. ^ TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings
  2. ^ http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/tx/2304.xml
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