Green Light for Elevated Mega-Bridge at Texas-Mexico Border
Published Date: 6/18/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
Green Corridors, LLC just got the green light from the President to build and run a cool elevated border crossing near Laredo, Texas, connecting the U.S. and Mexico. This new guideway will speed up commercial traffic and link highways on both sides, making trade smoother and faster. Construction and operation will follow safety rules, and this project kicks off soon, promising big benefits for businesses and travelers alike.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 6 costs, 1 mixed.
Permittee Must Provide CBP Inspection Facilities Free
Under Article 7, the permittee must provide, at no cost to the United States, suitable inspection facilities, infrastructure improvements, equipment, and maintenance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other relevant agencies as set forth in any Donation Acceptance Agreements. The permit also states nothing in the permit obligates agencies to provide a specific level of service or staffing.
Permittee Must Indemnify United States
Article 4(2) requires the permittee to hold harmless and indemnify the United States for any claimed or adjudged liability arising from construction, maintenance, and operation of the Border facilities, including environmental contamination from release or discharge of hazardous substances or hazardous waste.
Permittee Must Fund Operations, Maintenance, Outfitting
Article 8 requires the permittee to provide plans, for approval by the Commissioner of CBP, the Administrator of General Services, and the Secretary of Transportation, showing how the permittee will fund and deliver the Border facilities, operations and maintenance costs upon commencement of operations, construction and outfitting (including IT and inspection technologies), and out-year refresh costs. Relevant agencies will coordinate with the permittee within 1 year of permit issuance to refine these conditions.
Permit Authorizes New Commercial Crossing
The President granted Green Corridors, LLC permission on June 9, 2025 to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway border crossing on the U.S.-Mexico boundary near Laredo, Texas, connecting inland terminals near Monterrey, Mexico and near Interstate 35 north of Laredo. The permit describes the Border facilities as the elevated guideway and bridge over the Rio Grande and its approaches at the connection between Texas State Highway 255 and Nuevo Leon State Highway Spur 1.
Environmental and Federal Permit Requirements
Article 4(3) requires the permittee to obtain any required Federal, State, and local permits and to implement mitigation identified in environmental decision documents prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act. The permit specifically cites compliance with stormwater permits and permits issued under section 402 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1342).
Right‑of‑Way and Maintenance Responsibility
Article 6 makes the permittee responsible for acquiring and maintaining any right-of-way grants, easements, permits, and other authorizations as necessary, and for maintaining the Border facilities in good repair and in compliance with law and best management practices to ensure safe operation.
Transfers Require Presidential Approval
Article 5 requires the permittee to notify the President immediately of any decision to transfer custody and control of the Border facilities to a U.S. Government executive department or agency and to seek Presidential approval for any such transfer. Transfer of ownership or control to a non‑Federal entity or individual is permitted only with the President's prior express approval and may include additional conditions.
Permit Expires If Construction Not Started
Article 14 states the permit will expire 5 years from its issuance date if the permittee has not commenced construction by that date. The permit was issued June 9, 2025, so the permit will expire on June 9, 2030 if construction has not begun.
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