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World Trade Bridge suspension costs Laredo business, Congressman Cuellar says
By Emma Galle at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar said the temporary suspension of the World Trade Bridge is already costing Laredo business, after federal buoys broke free from the Rio Grande’s riverbed during flooding and drifted downstream to the bridge.On Sunday, July 19, around 11:30 a.m., Cue...
Key takeaway “These federal buoys were anchored to the Rio Grande’s riverbed, yet flooding broke them free and carried them downstream to the World Trade Bridge,” Cuellar said.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The suspension of the World Trade Bridge due to the drifting federal buoys is a significant blow to Laredo's economy, which relies heavily on international trade and commerce. As a major port of entry, the bridge is a critical artery for the flow of goods and services between the US and Mexico. The temporary closure will likely cause delays and increased costs for local businesses that rely on the bridge for the transportation of goods. Congressman Cuellar's efforts to coordinate with local, state, and federal officials to recover the buoys and reopen the bridge are crucial to mitigating the economic impact on the city. The city's business community will be watching closely to see how quickly the situation can be resolved and the bridge reopened to traffic. The incident also highlights the need for improved infrastructure and emergency preparedness measures to prevent such disruptions in the future.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar said the temporary suspension of the World Trade Bridge is already costing Laredo business, after federal buoys broke free from the Rio Grande’s riverbed during flooding and drifted downstream to the bridge.On Sunday, July 19, around 11:30 a.m., Cue...
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