21 Sep 2023 | 02:03 AM UTC
Mexico, US: Eagle Pass Bridge 1 between Piedras Negras, Coahuila, and Eagle Pass, Texas, closed due to increased undocumented crossings late Sept. 20
Eagle Pass Bridge 1 between Piedras Negras, Mexico, and Eagle Pass, US, closed late Sept. 20 due to migrant issues. Disruptions likely.
Event
US officials have closed the border crossing at the Eagle Pass International Bridge 1 between Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and Eagle Pass, Texas, US, as of late Sept. 20 due to increased undocumented migrations. Eagle Pass has declared a state of emergency. Reports indicate that the rail crossing may also close. It is unclear when authorities will reopen the border.
Heightened security and associated transport and business disruptions are likely through at least Sept. 21. Increased traffic is probable at other border crossings due to diverted traffic.
Advice
Plan for disruptions to localized transit and freight shipping through at least Sept. 21. Consider re-routing time-sensitive freight. Heed the directives of authorities.
