World Trade Bridge Expansion

planned

The project involves expanding the World Trade Bridge, Laredo's busiest commercial crossing, by building a new eight-lane bridge for northbound traffic and widening the existing span by adding two southbound lanes. The new bridge will run parallel to the existing structure, crossing the Rio Grande and connecting directly to the port of entry. The expansion aims to increase capacity, improve truck flow, and streamline processing by creating a more direct path to inspection facilities, eliminating multiple turns and lane reductions. The project also includes upgraded lighting, electronic signage, and a runoff capture and filtration system.