International trade · 12/08/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Department of State Issues Presidential Permit for International Bridge Construction
Summary
The U.S. Department of State has issued a permit to the cities of McAllen, Hidalgo, and Mission, Texas, to build and operate an international bridge spanning the U.S.-Mexico border, following a July 23, 1999, approval under the International Bridge Act of 1972 and Executive Order 11423 of 1968.