U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laredo Port of Entry would like to advise the travelling public of the temporary halt in vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge on the morning of February 22 to host the International Bridge Ceremony, known as the Abrazo Ceremony.
Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will be hosting this longstanding traditional event, which serves as a “welcoming ceremony” between officials and dignitaries from Mexico and the United States, symbolising goodwill between neighbouring nations,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “We strongly urge the travelling public to plan ahead and cross earlier or later to avoid unnecessary delays.”
On Saturday, at approximately 5:00 a.m., CBP will temporarily halt all north and southbound vehicular and commercial bus traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to allow for the construction of the stage used in the International Bridge Ceremony.
Vehicular traffic is expected to resume at 9:00 a.m. CBP encourages the travelling public to make arrangements to cross prior to 5:00 a.m. if they plan to utilise the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge as a travel route.
Colombia-Solidarity Bridge will open at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday as an alternative border crossing to accommodate the travelling public. Gateway to the Americas Bridge will remain open to Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection participants and all pedestrian traffic.
