Progreso International Bridge

Progreso International Bridge joins Progreso, Texas, with Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas. CBP’s wait-time entry calls it Progreso International Bridge and assigns it number 230901. Select that crossing when checking conditions for a trip from Nuevo Progreso into Texas.

The numbers shown by CBP concern northbound entry to the United States. They do not measure the southbound journey into Mexico, and a posted estimate is not a promise of how long an individual inspection will take.

CBP lists the port as operating 24 hours a day. Its notice gives a narrower daily schedule for pedestrian Ready Lane: noon to 5 p.m. That schedule describes the designated lane, not a separate closing time for the whole port.

Before leaving, review the current border notice and the status of the specific lane you intend to use. A port’s operating hours and the availability of an individual lane answer different questions; a 24-hour listing does not ensure every lane is open all day.

The Progreso report contains passenger vehicle and pedestrian categories, each with standard and Ready Lane fields. There is also a standard commercial vehicle field. Pick the category that matches how you are crossing, then check both its status and the time of the last update. Closed or pending fields should not be read as a zero-minute wait.

CBP explains that land-border estimates are based on observation against predetermined landmarks or on an automated system. Conditions can change between the reported measurement and your arrival, so check again close to departure.

If you plan to use Ready Lane, CBP requires an eligible RFID-enabled travel card for every traveler age 16 or older. A passport book alone is not on the eligible card list. Review the requirements before choosing either a vehicle or pedestrian Ready Lane.

Entry documents are a separate question. CBP lists a valid U.S. passport and passport card among the options for U.S. citizens entering by land. Travelers should check the official requirements for their own citizenship and immigration status and have their documents ready for inspection.

Those driving in Mexico should arrange liability insurance valid there before the trip. Federal-road rules require coverage for harm to third parties; review the policy’s terms and exclusions and the authorization of the insurer and agent.

For the return, reopen the Progreso report rather than relying on a saved reading. Compare the appropriate pedestrian or vehicle field with the current notice, especially when planning around the pedestrian Ready Lane schedule.