Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge
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History
The Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge was named in honor of the Mexican President Benito Juárez and U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It was built in 1976 to alleviate traffic on the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge and to accommodate the fast-growing cities of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo.
Description
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Location
This bridge is located in the southern terminus of Interstate 35 east of downtown Laredo, Texas and on the northern terminus of Luis Donaldo Colosio Loop in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. It operates 24 hours a day.
Border crossing
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The Laredo Juarez-Lincoln Port of Entry is the international port of entry inspection station at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge.[2]
The station was built in 1976, primarily to divert truck traffic from the congested Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. However, it too was soon overwhelmed with traffic. Currently, all trucks are inspected at the other bridge crossings, leaving only passenger vehicles and buses crossing at this location.
See also
References
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- ↑ TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings
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External links
- Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge Webcam (American Side)
- Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge Webcam (Mexican Side)
- Statistical Data
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- International bridges in Laredo, Texas
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- Toll bridges in Texas
- Tolled sections of Interstate Highways
- Bridges completed in 1977
- Road bridges in Texas
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- Interstate 35
- Bridges on the Interstate Highway System
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