Taking Charge: Laredo’s Contingency Plan to Address World Trade Bridge Delays

The City of Laredo is taking proactive measures to address the recurring delays near the World Trade Bridge. Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño announced a contingency plan to respond quickly to such incidents during a meeting on Monday night. The initiative includes short, middle, and long-term plans to alleviate the issue. Some proposed strategies include keeping loaded trucks ready at warehouses, adjusting truck routes, and ensuring effective communication about any problems at the bridge.

Customs Broker Port of Entry Advisory Committee officials have expressed concerns about the financial losses that result from these delays. Rick Laurel emphasized the impact of truck delays on customers and users of bridge facilities and stressed the importance of finding solutions to address this ongoing problem. Laurel pointed out that when trucks are unable to cross, fees cannot be charged to customers or truck users, leading to financial repercussions that occur too frequently.

Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño is scheduled to meet with Tamaulipas Governor later in the week to discuss these persistent delays and explore potential solutions to improve the situation. The city is determined to find ways to mitigate the impact of delays near the World Trade Bridge and ensure smoother operations for businesses and travelers utilizing the bridge facilities. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation as we continue our efforts towards resolving this issue once and for all!