9/11 remembrance ceremony to halt traffic at Veterans International Bridge

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Brownsville Port of Entry advise the traveling public of the temporary stoppage of vehicular traffic at Veterans International Bridge on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

According to CBP's news release, they will observe the 23rd anniversary remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.

The halt in traffic will begin around 7 a.m. with traffic resuming at 8 a.m.

CBP says there will be alternate crossing locations via the Gateway International Bridge, the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge, and the Los Indios International Bridge as an alternate route to avoid heavy traffic. 

“We would like to advise the traveling public and community that CBP will continue to process vehicular traffic at the two alternate crossing locations, Gateway International Bridge and the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge to ensure the continuation of traffic flow during the temporary traffic halt at Veterans International Bridge during the remembrance ceremony,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Port of Brownsville.

CBP encourages travelers to make all necessary arrangements to cross before 6:45 a.m. if they are planning to use the Veterans International Bridge that morning.

CBP reminds the public to be well prepared in such areas as:

• Obtaining and utilizing their radio frequency identification documents (RFID)
• Documents such as U.S. passport cards and the newer versions (i.e., since 2011) of the border crossing card and resident alien card
• Utilize the Ready Lanes for travelers to have their entry documents ready as they approach the booth to facilitate their processing.
• Avoid any potential delays or fines due to travelers bringing prohibited/restricted agricultural items, CBP encourages travelers to declare all agricultural items to a CBP officer upon arrival and before making their journey to consult the Know Before You Go guide at the following link.

Travelers can also monitor Border Wait Times via this link or at https://bwt.cbp.gov/index.html. These wait times are updated on an hourly basis.