The Progreso International Bridge opened in 1952 and connects Progreso Texas and Nuevo Progreso Tamaulipas in Mexico.
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The Progreso International Bridge is open to pedestrians, and there is often no wait time.
The Progreso International Bridge toll for passenger vehicles is $3 and $1 for pedestrians.
The Progreso International Bridge is open 24 hours a day. The wait time is not usually more than 30 minutes.
Just down from the port of entry is a duty-free shop at 0241 International Blvd. The store is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm.
You can bring back up to $800 worth of goods from Mexico to the US without having to pay duty. Within this allowance, you can also bring medications. However, you can only bring a maximum supply of between 60 and 90 days, so it is best to check before you buy.
As many Americans are not in possession of a passport, other forms of identification are usable for crossing the border. An Enhanced Driver’s License issued by the state is a good option. Other options include a PASS card. Trusted traveller cards are useful because they can also grant you expedited border crossing times. These cards include SENTRI, NEXUS and FAST passes. US military and mariner IDs are also used to pass over the border as long as they are accompanied by travel papers.
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Progreso International Bridge Wait Times
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