WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today applauded President Trump’s approval of the City of Eagle Pass permit application to expand the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry (POE) located along the U.S.-Mexico border, which authorizes the addition of a six-lane bridge span adjacent to the existing bridge and increases the POE’s capacity for vehicular and pedestrian crossings:

“I am pleased President Trump has authorized the expansion of the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass, which will help modernize the bridge’s infrastructure and ultimately increase the port’s capacity,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This approval is great news for South Texas, and I was proud to support this effort and thank the Trump administration for prioritizing critical improvement projects at our nation’s ports of entry.”

Background:

Sen. Cornyn has supported this project across two administrations. Last year, Sen. Cornyn sent a letter to President Biden expressing his strong support for the City of Eagle Pass’ application for a presidential permit to expand and continue to operate the vehicular and pedestrian crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry. The Senator’s letter can be found here. He has continued to push for the project’s approval during the Trump administration.