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Eagle Pass, Texas Click on the images below for an expanded view:
Location Detail |
Camino Real International Bridge |
Description
The bridge began operating on September 24, 1999. It is located
about a half-mile south of the existing Eagle Pass International Bridge
and immediately north of the international railroad bridge, which is owned and operated by
Union Pacific. The bridge is 1,384 feet long, with 1,010 feet on the U.S. side
and 374 feet on the
Mexican side. The 84-foot wide roadway provides six lanes (three in each direction) and includes two six-foot
sidewalks for pedestrians. The border station for the port of
entry facilities consists of about 46 acres.
The crossing is also known locally as
Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras International Bridge II, Puente Dos, Puente Camino
Real and Puente Internacional Coahuila 2000.
More information is available from the
Port
of Eagle Pass.
Identified Needs The bridge receives a mix of pedestrians, passenger
vehicles and commercial vehicles. Although this bridge does not currently have high congestion numbers,
there is a need to prepare for the growth of Eagle Pass. Identified needs also include traffic signal phasing and timing improvements,
intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices (such as traffic cameras or
dynamic signs) for motorists and train notification.Recommendations
At the end of the study, improvements will be recommended based upon identified needs of the border
crossings.
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