Brownsville Gateway Port of Entry

The Brownsville Gateway Port of Entry opened in 1926 with the completion of the Gateway International Bridge. The original bridge was a steel arch design, and arches, which have long been used to signify international gateways, were incorporated into the design of the Matamoros Gateway border station in the 1950s. Unfortunately, the steel arch bridge was not well maintained, and it was replaced with two flat deck spans in the late 1970s.[1] All truck traffic has been prohibited since 1999.

Brownsville Gateway Port of Entry
Inspection Lanes at the Gateway International Bridge
Location
CountryUnited States
Location500 East Gateway Bridge, Brownsville, Texas 78520
(Gateway International Bridge)
Coordinates25°53′57″N 97°29′49″W / 25.899143°N 97.496978°W / 25.899143; -97.496978
Details
Opened1926
Phone(956) 546-1675
HoursOpen 24 Hours
Exit PortMatamoros
Statistics
2005 Cars1,900,000
2005 Trucks0
Pedestrians2,600,000
Website
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/brownsvillelos-indios

References

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  1. ^ "Gateway International Bridge - (Puerta México)". University of Texas - Brownsville. 14 Feb 2013. Archived from the original on 7 January 2005.

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