Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge
Other Name:Alliance International Bridge
Carries:Non-commercial vehicles
Crosses:Rio Grande
Locale:Donna, TexasRío Bravo, Tamaulipas
Length:1800feet[1]
Inaugurated:December 15, 2010
Toll:Passenger cars: /MX$115.00[2]

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 there are plans to open it to commercial traffic.[4] On the U.S. side, the bridge connects with Farm to Market Road 493. On the Mexico side, the bridge's access road provides a connection with Mexican Federal Highway 2D.

Border crossing

See main article: Donna Texas Port of Entry. 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.[5]

References

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Notes and References

  1. News: The Mike Rhodes Story, Part Three – Donna Bridge. Gomez. Joey. Rio Grande Guardian. December 17, 2015. June 11, 2022.
  2. Web site: Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge. City of Donna, Texas. June 11, 2022.
  3. News: Mexican president helps inaugurate Donna-Rio Bravo bridge. Elizabeth. Findell. December 14, 2010. The Monitor. July 27, 2011. dead. https://archive.today/20120913022508/http://www.themonitor.com/articles/donna-45396-helps-inaugurate.html. September 13, 2012.
  4. News: Donna International Bridge to Open up for Commercial Vehicles. Winkel. Taylor. KRGV. October 4, 2019. June 11, 2022.
  5. Web site: Progreso, Texas - 2309. U.S. Customs and Border Protection. June 11, 2022.