Laredo Bridge I (Gateway to the Americas)
Walking only
Walking onlyLaredo Bridge II (Juárez-Lincoln)
Colombia Solidarity Bridge
Laredo–Nuevo Laredo is the busiest commercial crossing on the border. For passengers, the main bridges are Gateway to the Americas (Bridge 1) and Juárez-Lincoln (Bridge 2).
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Crossing Laredo–Nuevo Laredo: full guide
Which bridge to use: Bridge 1, Bridge 2 or Colombia
To drive from Nuevo Laredo to Laredo, Bridge 2 (Juárez-Lincoln) is the main one and is usually open 24 hours. Bridge 1 (Gateway to the Americas) is the pedestrian crossing into downtown Laredo. When the downtown bridges are backed up, the Colombia (Solidarity) bridge to the northwest is a good alternative for vehicles, though it is farther out. Compare the live times above before you go.
Best times to cross at Laredo
Northbound, weekday mornings and Sunday afternoons tend to be the heaviest, along with Mondays and holidays. Early morning and mid-afternoon on weekdays usually flow better. Since Laredo carries heavy commercial traffic, it helps to avoid the hours when cargo and passenger crossings pile up together. Check today's live number.
SENTRI and Ready Lane
Laredo's passenger bridges have SENTRI and Ready Lane, which cut the wait a lot if you have the document. SENTRI is the fastest option for frequent crossers; Ready Lane works for RFID documents like a chip-enabled border crossing card, passport, or green card. The page shows the available lanes and their live wait.
SENTRI and Ready Lane guide: requirements and costs
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