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.
Donna–Río Bravo International Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°04′N 98°05′W / 26.07°N 98.08°W |
| Carries | Non-commercial vehicles |
| Crosses | Rio Grande |
| Locale | Donna, Texas–Río Bravo, Tamaulipas |
| Other name(s) | Alliance International Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 1,800 feet (550 m)[1] |
| History | |
| Opened | December 14, 2010 |
| Inaugurated | December 15, 2010 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | Passenger cars: US$4.00/MX$115.00[2] |
| Location | |
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Border crossing edit
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 edit
- ^ 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
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