Laredo Bridge II
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Laredo Bridge II (Juarez-Lincoln) crosses into Nuevo Laredo; waits can be significant. For an easier RV crossing, consider the Colombia Solidarity bridge to the northwest. Tamaulipas is under a US State Department Level 4 (Do Not Travel) advisory due to cartel activity. If you must cross here, do it before sunset and watch for fake checkpoints — the quieter Colombia Solidarity bridge about 20 minutes west is a safer alternative.
What's where?
Marker positions are approximate — confirm exact locations on the day.
The CIITEV building on Avenida Luis Donaldo Colosio is where southbound travelers get their FMM tourist permit stamped after crossing the bridge.
The Banjercito window issues the vehicle Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for travelers driving beyond the border zone.
Mexican customs checkpoint where the semáforo (red/green light) system determines whether your vehicle gets a secondary inspection.
Dedicated parking area at the CIITEV facility for travelers who need to park and walk in to process FMM and TIP paperwork.
Step by step, southbound
Approach the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II) from downtown Laredo, TX and pay the southbound toll before crossing the Rio Grande.
Cross the bridge into Nuevo Laredo; follow signage for 'Algo que Declarar' or 'Nada que Declarar' as you approach the Mexican customs booths.
Continue past the semáforo light — if you get a red light, pull aside for a vehicle inspection; green light, proceed.
Follow signs to the CIITEV building on Avenida Luis Donaldo Colosio to park and process your FMM tourist permit and vehicle TIP if traveling beyond the border zone.
Once your paperwork is complete, continue south on Avenida Colosio toward central Nuevo Laredo or the highway to Monterrey.
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