Del Rio
Del Rio, TX ⇄ Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila · 24 hrs/day
CBP update:
Wait estimates are for entry into the United States. Check each lane separately; N/A is not a zero-minute wait.
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Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña
The Del Rio International Bridge connects Del Rio, Texas, with Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. CBP lists port 230201 as operating 24 hours a day. The City of Del Rio says the bridge accommodates passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and pedestrians.
The overall port schedule does not promise that every lane or service is open around the clock. Before departure, check the relevant lane status and current notice, especially when your plans depend on a particular lane.
Passenger lanes and Ready Lane hours
CBP separates passenger vehicle estimates into general, Ready and SENTRI categories. These figures describe entry into the United States. Read the lane status and update time along with the estimate; a closed or pending lane is not a zero-minute wait.
CBP's notice lists Ready Lane from 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week, on the far left as you approach. Consult the current notice before traveling because arrangements may change. The 24-hour port schedule does not extend that Ready Lane schedule.
Pedestrians and the bridge livestream
The city identifies pedestrian traffic as one of the bridge's uses. CBP marks its pedestrian wait fields N/A, so the passenger vehicle estimate should not be presented as the time needed to cross on foot.
The city's International Bridge page includes a livestream of incoming and outgoing traffic. Use the view to observe conditions on the bridge alongside the lane-specific CBP report. The video cannot establish whether a traveler qualifies for a lane or guarantee a crossing time.
Documents and restricted lanes
Review CBP's land-entry guidance for each traveler's citizenship and immigration status. For U.S. citizens, accepted options include a valid U.S. passport or passport card. Keep the appropriate documents accessible for inspection.
Ready Lane requires eligible RFID cards for each vehicle occupant age 16 or older; a passport book alone is not a Ready Lane card. SENTRI requires prior approval. Follow lane signs and officers rather than choosing a restricted lane solely because of its displayed wait.
Driving into Mexico
Arrange liability insurance valid in Mexico before driving south. Mexican federal-road rules require coverage for damage to third parties. CONDUSEF recommends reviewing the coverage and exclusions and verifying that the insurer and agent are authorized.
Check documents and insurance before leaving, then use the city view and the latest CBP update when planning the return. The northbound wait is an estimate and may change while you are on the road.
Frequently asked questions
Is the crossing open 24 hours?
CBP lists the port as open 24 hours a day; individual lanes and services can have different hours.
When is Ready Lane available?
The CBP notice lists 6 a.m. to midnight daily and places it on the far left on approach. Check the current notice.
Can pedestrians cross?
The City of Del Rio says the bridge accommodates pedestrians. CBP marks pedestrian wait fields N/A.
Is there a live bridge view?
Yes. The city's International Bridge page includes a livestream of incoming and outgoing traffic.
Does the wait cover travel into Mexico?
No. The CBP estimate describes entry into the United States.
Can I use SENTRI without approval?
No. SENTRI requires prior approval under the trusted traveler program.
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