As the festive season approaches, businesses and transportation professionals relying on international bridges in South Texas are urged to take note of temporary adjustments to operating hours for commercial traffic.
These changes affect the World Trade Bridge, Puente Colombia, Port of Eagle Pass, and Pharr International Bridge during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Below is an outline of the modified schedules:
Puente Colombia
- December 24, 2024
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- December 25, 2024
- Closed
- December 31, 2024
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- January 1, 2025
- Closed
Pharr International Bridge
- December 24, 2024
- Open for Southbound and Northbound traffic until 2:00 PM CT
- December 25, 2024
- Closed to commercial traffic
- December 31, 2024
- Open for Southbound and Northbound traffic until 2:00 PM CT
- January 1, 2025
- Closed to commercial traffic
World Trade Bridge
- December 24, 2024
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- December 25, 2024
- Closed
- December 31, 2024
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- January 1, 2025
- Closed
Port of Eagle Pass
- December 24, 2024
- Truck Operations: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Rail Operations: Midnight – 12:00 PM
- December 25, 2024
- Closed for both Truck and Rail Operations
- December 31, 2024
- Truck Operations: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Rail Operations: Midnight – 12:00 PM
- January 1, 2025
- Closed for both Truck and Rail Operations
With South Texas serving as a critical hub for international trade, particularly in the produce sector, these closures and reduced hours are expected to impact supply chains.
Businesses are encouraged to adjust their operations accordingly to avoid disruptions.
Transportation professionals should communicate these changes to stakeholders and plan shipments to align with the revised schedules.
To avoid last-minute complications, logistics managers should carefully review and confirm shipment schedules with carriers and customs brokers ahead of time.
Communicating potential delays to suppliers and customers is essential to maintain transparency during the holiday period.
Exploring alternative routing options can help mitigate disruptions if necessary.
Additionally, prioritizing high-value or time-sensitive shipments ensures that critical deadlines are met despite the adjusted schedules.
