Cameron County granted Presidential Permit to own, operate Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Cameron County has received a presidential permit granting it 50% ownership of the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge, also known as the B&M International Bridge. This approval is seen as a significant advancement for international trade and border infrastructure modernization, according to County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. The bridge sees over 500,000 crossings monthly, and the county aims to reduce wait times by collaborating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The county expects to generate an additional $7 million from this bridge, complementing the $2.5 million from its existing bridges. Agreements with Mexico are anticipated to be finalized soon.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
