Border CrossingLaredo–Nuevo Laredo
Live border wait times at Laredo between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, with official CBP data.
Live CBP data · 11:00 pm CDT
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).
Laredo
Bridge I
Vehicle
0 min
Pedestrian
0 min
SENTRI
0 min
24 hrs/day
Laredo
Bridge II
Vehicle
40 min
6 lanes
Pedestrian
0 min
Ready Lane
45 min
24 hrs/day
Laredo
Colombia Solidarity
Vehicle
–
Pedestrian
–
8 am-Midnight
Laredo
World Trade Bridge
Vehicle
–
Pedestrian
–
7 am-Midnight
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.
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Laredo–Nuevo Laredo crossing FAQ
Which bridge do I drive across from Nuevo Laredo to Laredo?+
Bridge 2 (Juárez-Lincoln) is the main one for private vehicles. The Colombia bridge is an alternative when the downtown bridges are backed up. Compare the live times above.
Which bridge is for crossing on foot?+
Bridge 1 (Gateway to the Americas) is the most used for walking across into downtown Laredo.
What time has the shortest wait at Laredo?+
On weekdays, early and mid-morning usually flow best. Afternoons, Mondays and holidays are heaviest.
Does SENTRI work at Laredo?+
Yes, Laredo's passenger bridges have SENTRI and Ready Lane.