Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge
The Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge, also known as the Alliance International Bridge, is an international bridge that spans the Rio Grande, providing a crossing of the Mexico–United States border between Donna, Texas and Río Bravo, Tamaulipas. The bridge was opened to traffic on December 14, 2010.[3] Only non-commercial vehicles are permitted to use the bridge, but as of 2019[update] there are plans to open it to commercial traffic.[4] On the U.S. side, the bridge connects with Farm to Market Road 493.[5] On the Mexico side, the bridge's access road provides a connection with Mexican Federal Highway 2D.
Border crossing
The Donna Port of Entry is located at the Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge. It is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.[6]
References
- ^ Gomez, Joey (December 17, 2015). "The Mike Rhodes Story, Part Three – Donna Bridge". Rio Grande Guardian. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge". City of Donna, Texas. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Findell, Elizabeth (December 14, 2010). "Mexican president helps inaugurate Donna-Rio Bravo bridge". The Monitor. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ Winkel, Taylor (October 4, 2019). "Donna International Bridge to Open up for Commercial Vehicles". KRGV. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2018 ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 2259. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "Progreso, Texas - 2309". U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
26°03′57″N 98°04′33″W / 26.0657°N 98.0757°W / 26.0657; -98.0757
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