Border Infrastructure and Flood Safety
Summary
Laredo is swapping out traditional steel border fencing for a more eco-friendly, plant-based approach. This could make the border area look nicer and be better for the environment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 19
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential costs associated with independent flood studies and mitigation measures.
Residents living in flood-prone areas along the Rio Grande.
None.
Mentions & discussions (22)
Flooding causes lane closures, traffic light outages and water over roadway as crews monitor conditions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Roadway flooding and traffic signal outages are impacting Thursday, Oct. 1, morning travel along major thoroughfares in north Laredo.Flooding has been reported along northbound lanes of Bo...
Police report road closures due to flooding amid heavy rainfall
Flooding is seen in the northbound lanes of Bob Bullock Loop just north of Shiloh Drive on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.Courtesy/Laredo Police DepartmentStreet closures due to flooding from heavy rain are being repor...
25 years later, Sept. 11 reshaped trade at the U.S.-Mexico border
A photo of the globe monument at the entrance to the World Trade Bridge office on May 22, 2026. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesAs the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, internation...
Bridge expansion, tax incentives to reshape Colombia Port growth
Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García addresses the audience during a news conference discussing the expansion of the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.Malena Charur/Laredo Morning Times...
System outage in Mexico closes Bridges III and IV; Loop 20 traffic backed up
Aerial view of traffic backed up Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, along Loop 20 toward the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, after a system outage in Mexico closed the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge and Worl...
World Trade Bridge to extend Saturday hours through pilot program
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new pilot program starting Sept. 5 will extend World Trade Bridge operational hours by three hours on Saturdays, running from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.The three-month pilot program is a joint eff...
Cigarroa asks Texas panel to consider Laredo natural areas
District III Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa speaks at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting on Aug. 19, 2026. David Gomez Jr./Laredo Morning TimesDistrict III Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa took her c...
Two new Colombia bridges planned for 2027
Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García announced Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Laredo that construction of two new bridges in Colombia is expected to begin in 2027 as part of the Colombia Bridge expansion.Malena Charur/Lare...
A Border City’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Moves
A Border City’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Moves The New York Times
Dislodged buoys prompt closures of World Trade Bridge in Laredo
Dislodged buoys prompt closures of World Trade Bridge in Laredo BorderReport
Rio Grande expected to reach major flood stage near international bridges Sunday
Rio Grande expected to reach major flood stage near international bridges Sunday Laredo Morning Times
More green, less steel: Laredo proposes alternative border fencing for Rio Grande waterfront
More green, less steel: Laredo proposes alternative border fencing for Rio Grande waterfront MySA
City Council — May 4, 2026
The city is balancing federal pressure for border wall access with the need to protect local neighborhoods from potential flooding caused by new structures.
City Council — April 29, 2026
The city is negotiating with federal agencies to ensure any border wall construction doesn't cause flooding in local neighborhoods.
Laredo customs broker talks impact of tariffs over the last year
Laredo customs broker talks impact of tariffs over the last year Spectrum News
Blue Ribbon Committee For People With Disabilities — April 15, 2026
Laredo's economic engine is growing fast, and local leaders are prepping for a 'tsunami' of shipping containers by planning major bridge expansions between 2027 and 2028 to keep traffic moving smoothly.
Mpo - Apr 15, 2026
The board discussed the ongoing traffic issues at the I-35 checkpoint, with plans for a six-lane expansion to separate trucks from passenger cars.
Laredo proclaims first International Bridge Week, cites bridge expansion
Laredo proclaims first International Bridge Week, cites bridge expansion Laredo Morning Times
City Council — April 7, 2026
Experts warn that proposed border walls and buoys could cause catastrophic flooding in Laredo by trapping debris and altering river flow.
Mpo - Feb 18, 2026
Truck traffic at the I-35 checkpoint is causing major delays. Officials are looking for ways to separate commercial and passenger vehicles.
Mpo - Jan 21, 2026
The committee approved funding to move forward with the design phase of this critical interchange project to improve traffic flow.
City Council - Workshop — January 16, 2026
The city is considering raising bridge tolls to pay for bridge expansions and to catch up with years of inflation.
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