Anzalduas International Bridge...
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After years of planning, the Anzalduas International Bridge will be completed by end of 2009 as is expected to begin operations as early as October.

In March 2006, the cities of Mission, McAllen and Hidalgo received the diplomatic note from Mexico to the U.S., commencing the construction of the Anzalduas crossing. Construction has already begun, with the bridge scheduled to open in October 2009.

The Anzalduas Bridge, which will be located 3 miles up the Rio Grande from the Hidalgo-Reynosa Bridge, will connect Mission with the western outskirts of Reynosa. It will provide cross-border commuters with two southbound and northbound lanes, as well as a pedestrian crossing.

The bridge will provide high-tech technology, which is expected not only to improve crossing traffic, but may increase the number of people from Mexico who often visit our area.

The Rio Grande Valley has always depended heavily on cross-border trade, and this new crossing will boost trade with Monterrey by providing a quicker and safer route. Cutting travel time, it will be the most efficient way for business traffic from northern Mexico to reach the United States.

• Will directly connect Mission, Texas to Reynosa, Tamaulipas
• Covers 462 acres, stretches 2.7 miles long
• 2 southbound lanes / 2 northbound lanes / pedestrian crossing
• Total US/Mexico investment $168 million

A Positive Economic Impact

Mission, Texas and surrounding cities will experience big growth because the Anzalduas Bridge will connect areas where maquiladoras and other cross-border business are located.

• Provide more efficient commuter route
• Keep inventory cost down for companies
• Help on-time delivery of goods
• Provide quicker and safer transportation route
• Produce hundreds of new jobs
• Allow new businesses to flourish