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Progreso, Texas Click on the images below for an expanded view:
Location Detail |
Progreso International Bridge |
Description
This crossing includes two separate bridges. One has four passenger-vehicle
lanes, with two lanes in each direction. The other two-lane bridge is for
commercial trucks.
The crossing is also known locally as
B&P Bridge, Puente Las Flores and Puente Internacional Nuevo Progreso-Progreso.
History
The original bridge was constructed in 1951. The replacement bridges were built
in phases as the old one was simultaneously demolished. The replacement bridges
became operational in August 2003.
Identified Needs The Progreso International Bridge is privately owned by the B&P Bridge Company.
It receives a mix of commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and pedestrians. The Mexican side of the border is a commercial area and tourist attraction.
Identified needs include flashing yellow and red beacons for vehicles exiting
the port of entry (especially commercial trucks).Recommendations At the end of the study, improvements will be recommended based upon identified needs of the border crossings.
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