We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. From 1993 through the end of 1997, the Texas Department of Transportation invested over $10 million in FM 1015, which connects to US 281 and I-2/US 83. Below, we have compiled verified news sources with current updates and announcements regarding the handling of the coronavirus in our region. Although the bridge is equipped with multiple lanes, only one lane was open to passenger vehicles, and that even included bicyclists. Streets packed with restaurants, artisan vendors, and certified medical and dental professionals are only a short trip away. Progreso International Bridge - About Us The ProgresoNuevo Progreso International Bridge (Spanish: Puente Internacional Nuevo ProgresoProgreso), officially the WeslacoProgreso International Bridge and also known as the B&P Bridge,[1] is an international bridge over the Rio Grande on the U.S.Mexico border, connecting the cities of Progreso, Texas and Nuevo Progreso, Ro Bravo, Tamaulipas. Bicentennial Street McAllen, Texas 78503 --- 08:00 - 16:00 Monday-Friday (956) 686-1920, 109 Shiloh Dr., Suite 300 Officers were stationed at the bridges midpoint where the two countries meet, and where a large tent was placed on the bridge. There are 1254 miles of common border between Texas and Mexico with 28 International Bridges where people can cross legally between the two countries. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Crossing The El Paso Juarez Border Walking Crossing the border walking takes only a couple of minutes you just walk over the bridge from one city to the other! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport.com. Learn More. By and large, Nuevo Progreso is probably the safest choice of all Mexican border towns that lie across from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The Progreso-Nuevo Progreso International Bridge has been in operation at this location since 1952. How long is the wait in the Anzalduas International bridge? Greg Abbott Monday extended a disaster declaration for 43 counties located in the southern part of the state and along the border with Mexico for what he characterizes as an ongoing crisis.