Two new northbound lanes added at Anzalduas International Bridge

MISSION, Texas - The McAllen Bridge System, in conjunction with federal, state and local stakeholders, officially inaugurated additional northbound lanes at Anzalduas International Bridge Port of Entry.  The newly constructed lanes were part of improvements made to increase northbound vehicular traffic at the bridge. The total construction cost for the improvement was $2,867,922.The project involved adding three travel lanes for passenger cars that includes two working vehicular lanes and one by-pass lane, known as a return lane. The two vehicular lanes included the installation of two inspection booths with the accompanying equipment, high mast lighting and extending the existing canopies. Local officials said the project will improve mobility and commercial border efficiency at the port of entry by alleviating queuing and shortening wait times for northbound vehicular traffic. The lanes at the Anzalduas Port of Entry have now increased from four working lanes to six working lanes.Among the VIPs to speak at a ribbon-cutting ceremony were McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, Mission Mayor Armando O’Caña, Hidalgo Mayor Sergio Coronado, state Sen. Juan Hinojosa, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, and McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez.McAllen Superintendent of Bridges Juan Olaguibel was emcee.This podcast features all the speakers at the ribbon-cutting.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.