Laredo–Colombia Solidarity International Bridge

Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge
Laredo International Bridge 3
Coordinates
Carries	Commercial Vehicles Non-commercial Vehicles
Crosses	Rio Grande
Locale	Laredo, Texas Colombia, Anáhuac Municipality, Nuevo León
Official name	Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge
Other name(s)	Laredo International Bridge 3
Maintained by	City of Laredo Secretariat of Communications and Transportation
Characteristics
Design	Box Girder Bridge
Total length	1216 ft
History
Opened	1992
Statistics
Daily traffic	Non-commercial: 294 Commercial: 924
Toll	Northbound / Southbound Non-Commercial Vehicles $3.50 / $3.50 Commercial Vehicles $4.25 per Axle

Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located on the U.S.-Mexico border in the city of Laredo, Texas; it connects Laredo over the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) with Colombia in Anáhuac, Nuevo León. It is owned and operated by the City of Laredo and the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (Mexico's Federal Secretariat of Communication and Transportation).

History

The Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge was named in honor of the Mexican planned community of Colombia, Nuevo León. The community and the international bridge were built because the Mexican state of Nuevo León wanted an international port to compete with the bordering states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas in the International Trade market. This is the only border crossing between Nuevo León and Texas.

Description

The Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge is an eight-lane bridge with two walkways for pedestrians. The bridge is 1,216 feet (371 m) long. The international bridge is for all traffic, including pedestrians. The bridge is also known as Laredo International Bridge 3, Colombia Bridge, Puente Solidaridad, Puente Colombia and Puente Internacional Solidaridad Colombia.

Location

This bridge is located at the western State Highway 255 terminus or via Urban Road 1472 North in Laredo, Texas and the northern terminus of Nuevo León State Highway Spur 1 in Colombia, Anáhuac Municipality.

Operational Hours

Commercial Vehicles
Sunday: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM (Central)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday): 8:00 AM–12:00 AM (Central)
Saturday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (Central)

Non-commercial Vehicles
8:00 AM–12:00 AM (Central)
Seven Days A Week (7)

All times Central Time Zone

External links

• Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Webcam (American Side)
• Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Webcam (Mexican Side)
• Aerial View of Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge
• Statistical Data