Officials unite to discuss cross-border development
June 16, 2010 9:56 PM
By ILDEFONSO ORTIZ, The Brownsville Herald
Cameron County officials met with Matamoros city leaders Wednesday to discuss some of the area’s regional development issues.
Officials reviewed a range of projects, including the Brownsville West Rail Relocation Project and the expansion of the Brownsville Veteran’s International Bridge.
“These projects have been around for some time,” said Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos. “We have a great working relationship with our friends in Matamoros and thanks to our combined efforts have been able to close the deal.”
The bridge expansion calls for the addition of lanes to the port of entry that will help ease the flow of traffic to both cities, Matamoros Mayor Erick Silva said.
Cascos said construction for the project is slated to begin ... Click here to read more
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