An international bridge in Brownsville will temporarily close to traffic Sunday in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks on the United States.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is advising travelers of the temporary stoppage of vehicular traffic at Veterans International Bridge, which is planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, the 21st anniversary remembrance ceremony to honor the 9/11 attack victims.
Alternate crossing locations will be available at Gateway International Bridge and the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge.
“We would like the traveling public to know that CBP will continue to process vehicular traffic at the two alternate crossing locations, Gateway International Bridge and the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge, to ensure continuity of operations and traffic flow during the temporary traffic halt at Veterans International Bridge during the remembrance ceremony,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Port of Brownsville.
On Sunday, at about 7 a.m., CBP officials will temporarily halt all vehicular and commercial bus traffic at Veterans International Bridge. Traffic is expected to resume at 8 a.m.
CBP encourages the traveling public to make any and all necessary arrangements to cross prior to 6:45 a.m. if they are planning to use the Veterans International Bridge that morning. CBP reminds the public that they may also utilize the Los Indios International Bridge as an alternate route to avoid heavy traffic.
