Donna International Bridge Project in Texas, USA, Receives Total Investment of $89 Million, Expected to Begin Operations in 2028

2026-06-03 16:30

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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The City of Donna, Texas, USA, plans to enable commercial cargo passage through its International Bridge (Puente Internacional). The project's total investment includes $72 million from the U.S. side and $17 million from the Mexican side, aiming to enhance border logistics competitiveness. Donna Mayor David Moreno and Río Bravo Mayor Miguel Almaraz chaired a meeting with entrepreneurs, transporters, and customs brokers, presenting progress on the expansion and modernization project of the border crossing.

Officials from Donna and Río Bravo presented the project to allow cargo passage.

During the presentation, the impact of this new commercial port of entry was discussed.

Entrepreneurs, transporters, and customs brokers participated and raised their questions and suggestions.

Donna Bridge Director Maricela Gonzales.

Río Bravo Tourism Director Leticia Garza Bravo and City Manager of Donna, Texas, Jesús Reyna.

Contracts on the U.S. side of the project have been signed, and the groundbreaking is expected to take place between late June and early July. The construction period is approximately 18 months, with a target completion date of December 2027, and operations could begin in 2028. On the Mexican side, project bilateral coordinator Arturo de las Fuentes stated that the project is currently in the financing management phase, with an estimated investment of $17 million. Bridge Director Maricela Gonzales stated that the bridge can handle 75 to 100 trucks per hour. The design will achieve complete separation of commercial traffic from vehicular traffic and will utilize the latest technology, with the operational model considered a pilot project for the region.

Authorities emphasized that the project aligns with the regional development vision, committed to strengthening connectivity between South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas. The bridge is expected to reduce crossing times, diversify logistics options, and enhance bilateral trade. The City of Donna has strategic land near the port of entry, suitable for developing industries such as manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and distribution centers. Companies expressing interest in establishing operations are being contacted, and the project aims to attract investors with long-term vision and clear business plans. Donna's goal is to consolidate itself as a bilateral industrial and logistics hub, establishing an ecosystem that drives industry, talent, and innovation on both sides of the border.

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