. Average Wait: 4 min. The deal with Garca Seplveda provides little relief for the overall trade logjam that has been playing out between the two countries since Abbotts order went into effect. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The ProgresoNuevo Progreso International Bridge (Spanish: Puente Internacional Nuevo ProgresoProgreso), officially the WeslacoProgreso International Bridge and also known as the B&P Bridge,[1] is an international bridge over the Rio Grande on the U.S.Mexico border, connecting the cities of Progreso, Texas and Nuevo Progreso, Ro Bravo, Tamaulipas. Other options include a PASS card. He said his state has started inspecting commercial vehicles at different checkpoints in Nuevo Len. Gov. Bridge traffic has been very substantial over the past decade, both southbound and northbound. Reynosa / Hidalgo, Pharr (Anzalduas, Hidalgo, Pharr) San Jeronimo / Santa Teresa. On Tuesday, the governors of Tamaulipas and Coahuila sent a letter to Abbott telling him the inspections are "overzealous" and criticizing him saying, "political points have never been a good recipe to address common challenges or threats.". At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. Graph. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Hayden, a participant in CDCs Tips From Former Smokers (Tips) campaign and a proud military veteran, husband to his beloved wife Denise, father, grandfather and friend. Instead, they pointed to hundreds of vehicle safety violations. You can bring back up to $800 worth of goods from Mexico to the US without having to pay duty. Current Wait: 0 min At 2:00 pm EST, 1 lanes open Average Wait: 35 min Add to Favorites Graph Table More. In 1981 Cargill, Inc. constructed a grain elevator here for the exportation of corn and grain to Mexico. An official website of the United States government. Much of the truck crossing now carries grain, primarily corn for tortillas, to Mexico. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. All Rights Reserved. [2], The Progreso Port of Entry was opened in July, 1952, with the completion of the Progreso Nuevo Progreso International Bridge. Even fellow Republican Sid Miller, Texas agriculture commissioner, called on Abbott to reverse course, citing supply chain issues that he predicted would leave grocery store shelves empty. But the World Trade Bridge connects to the state of Tamaulipas, not Nuevo Len, so it is unaffected by todays agreement. Santa Teresa-San Jernimo NM 136 (Pete Domenici Boulevard), Santa . I am a faithful believer in dialogue and mediation; and I am sure that it is possible to promote better actions to strengthen the security of both sides of the border, without affecting the economy of Mexican and American families, she said. The Colombia bridge is just one of 13 commercial crossings between Texas and Mexico and the only one connected to Nuevo Len. We knew that as soon as we did what we did on the border that we would be contacted by officials in Mexico because it is a very high price to pay, Abbott said. Live and average Donna International Bridge wait times below remain accurate and are sourced from the US Customs & BorderPatrol.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'waittimesnow_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-waittimesnow_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'waittimesnow_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_7',110,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-waittimesnow_com-medrectangle-3-0_1');.medrectangle-3-multi-110{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center!important},