Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge

The Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge crosses the Rio Grande and U.S.-Mexico border. It connects the city of Pharr in Texas with the city of Reynosa and Mexican Federal Highway 2 in Tamaulipas state, Mexico

Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge
Coordinates26°04′N 98°13′W
CarriesU.S. Route 281
CrossesRio Grande,
Mexico—U.S. border
LocalePharr, Texas,
United States;
Reynosa, Tamaulipas state,
Mexico
Characteristics
Total length5 kilometres (3.1 mi)
Location

The bridge handles commercial vehicles as well as passenger vehicles. It serves as an important port of entry into the U.S. Since 1996, all trucks have been diverted here from the McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa International Bridge on the west−upriver.

With a 5 km (3 mi) length, it is one of the longest international bridges connecting two countries in the world. Øresund-bridge between Denmark and Sweden is 7 845 meters(4.87 miles) .[1]

The bridge connects to U.S. Route 281 via Texas State Highway Spur 600.

Border crossing
Main article: Pharr Texas Port of Entry

The Pharr Texas Port of Entry is located at the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge. The bridge opened in 1994, and since 1996, northbound trucks from Reynosa have not been to permitted to cross at the Hidalgo Texas Port of Entry.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Pharr-Reynosa Intl Bridge". City of Pharr, Texas. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  2. 2009 Quattrennial Certification (PDF). Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization. p. 472. Retrieved October 16, 2012.



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