International Bridge Projects Get Speedier Approval Process With Push From Texas Lawmakers
President Joe Biden has signed a policy change into law, accelerating the approval process for international bridge projects in South Texas. Led by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, the bipartisan effort set a maximum 120-day timeline for the president to decide on bridge project permits, bypassing lengthy environmental reviews. This change is seen as a significant boost to commerce between the U.S. and Mexico, particularly in areas like Laredo, where expansion projects at the World Trade Bridge aim to double the number of lanes from eight to 18.
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