U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to temporarily halt vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to host International Bridge Ceremony on Feb. 21
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Feb 19, 2026, 0 Comments
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laredo Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary halt in vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge the morning of Saturday, Feb. 21 to host the International Bridge Ceremony, known as the Abrazo Ceremony.
“The Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will host this longstanding tradition, serving as a welcoming ceremony for officials and dignitaries from both Mexico and the United States, and representing goodwill between our neighboring countries,” said Port Director Alberto Flores of the Laredo Port of Entry. “We encourage travelers to plan accordingly and cross either earlier or later to minimize potential delays.”
On Feb. 21, at approximately 5 a.m., CBP, will temporarily halt all north and southbound vehicular and commercial bus traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to allow for the construction of the stage used in the International Bridge Ceremony. Vehicular traffic is expected to resume at 9 a.m. CBP encourages the traveling public to make arrangements to cross prior to 5 a.m. if they plan to utilize the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge as a travel route. As an alternative border crossing, Colombia-Solidarity Bridge will open at 6 a.m. on Saturday to accommodate the traveling public. Gateway to the Americas Bridge will remain open to Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection participants and all pedestrian traffic.
