City of Eagle Pass International Bridge II Temporary Traffic Access
(Press Release) Eagle Pass, TX (September 1, 2020) – The City of Eagle Pass would like to announce temporary traffic access restrictions to International Bridge II for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. The traffic access changes will take effect on Friday September 04, 2020 at 2:45p.m. and remain in effect through Saturday September 05, 2020 8:00p.m.
The purpose of these temporary changes is to expedite travel effectively and efficiently to Mexico via Camino Real International Bridge (Bridge II) while reducing traffic congestion within City limits. The travel restrictions implemented by Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico will cause 6-8 hour delays for visitors traveling to Mexico.
All local and visitor traffic seeking access to International Bridge II will be able to access Bridge II via Loop 480 ONLY. These changes are in effect for both commercial and non-commercial vehicles trying to access Bridge II. No other access to Bridge II will be permitted.
Access to Loop 480 can be obtained at the following intersections:
• FM 1021(El Indio Hwy) and Loop 480*
• Highway 277 and Loop 480*
• Highway 57 and Loop 480*
*If traffic levels surpass intersections above, they will be closed off and access will be obtained at the closest available intersection.
International Bridge I will remain open under normal hours of operation (7:00a.m.-2:45p.m.) with no traffic access changes being made.
The City of Eagle Pass would like to thank everyone in advance for their understanding and cooperation with the implemented changes.
If you have any questions regarding the proposed traffic access changes, please contact Bridge Director at 830.773.2622.
