Bridging the Borders
About the Cameron County International Bridge System
The Cameron County International Bridge System is here to serve you, 7-Days-A-Week at our three locations: Veterans, Free Trade, and Gateway International Bridges. Our mission is to serve as the most convenient and safe crossing points for all citizens and tourists of both U.S. and Mexico, as well as facilitate the crossing of all freight and import-export trade in a timely and efficient manner.
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The Bridges
Veterans Bridge
Operational Hours:
Mon-Sun: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Commercial Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sun: 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.
New Commercial & Vehicular Expansion
AVI Lane
Direct Access to IH-69 & US 77
Sentri Program
Open to Commercial Traffic
6.5 Miles from The Port of Brownsville
Gateway Bridge
Operational Hours:
Open 24 Hours
Ready Lane Available
Unites Brownsville and Matamoros Metropolitan Areas
Covered Northbound & Southbound Pedestrian Walkways
6.5 Miles from the Port of Brownsville
Free Trade Bridge
Operational Hours:
Mon-Sun: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Commercial Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sun: 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Transmigrante Crossing Available
Over-Weight & Over-Size Corridor Crossing
USDA Plant Inspection Station
Cold Storage Inspection Facility
25 Miles from The Port of Brownsville
AVI Tag Service
The AVI Tag is a sticker that goes on the inside of your windshield to the left of rear view mirror. An electronic reader above the toll booth sends a signal to the microchip inside the sticker, and tolls are automatically deducted from your prepaid AVI Tag account. AVI Tag works like a prepaid phone card or gift card. Currently AVI Tags may be obtained at the Veterans Bridge Toll Plaza Office, located adjacent to the toll booths at the Veterans International Bridge.
