Amistad Dam International Bridge in Del Rio is set to reopen and resume normal operating hours on Dec. 18

DEL RIO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations will reopen the Amistad Dam International Bridge after an extended closure due to a number of factors, including a still ongoing remodeling of the Mexico Customs installations located at the Amistad Dam and a two-week site inspection by the International Boundary and Water Commission.

Effective on Monday December 18, 2023, the Amistad Dam International Bridge, located on Texas Spur 349 in Del Rio, Texas will reopen and resume normal operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week.

Hours at the Del Rio Port of Entry as well as cargo operations remain unaffected.

CBP would like to remind the traveling public the importance of obtaining and utilizing their equipped radio frequency identification documents such as U.S. passport cards and newer versions (i.e. since 2011) of the border crossing card and resident alien card, to utilize the Ready Lanes and for travelers to have their entry documents ready as they approach the booth to facilitate their processing.  Travelers may also monitor the wait times at the Del Rio Port of Entry to using the following link: https://bwt.cbp.gov/index.html

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.