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Colombia-Solidarity Bridge border crossing: frequently asked questions
12 questions travellers ask about Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, each drawn from an official source with the date we read it. For a figure that changes, such as the current wait, use the live panel.
What are the hours at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 8 am-Midnight for Laredo. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is Colombia-Solidarity Bridge open 24 hours?
Not per the sources we read: 8 am-Midnight. Source: official source, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBP port code for Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
2304. The wait-time feed numbers this crossing 230403. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
Lincoln/Juarez Bridge, Administrative Bldg. #2 Laredo, TX 78040 United States; phone +1 956-523-7300. This is the port-level address and a port can contain several crossings. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
How is the wait measured at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
The CBP feed lists the measurement type as: passenger Manual, commercial RFID, pedestrian Manual. CBP does not define these terms on the pages we read, so we show them as published. Source: CBP Border Wait Times XML feed, read 2026-10-20.
Does Colombia-Solidarity Bridge have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries a NEXUS / SENTRI passenger figure for this port (status when read: no delay). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Colombia-Solidarity Bridge have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 4 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
The CBP feed carries no pedestrian figure for this port, which does not by itself mean pedestrians are refused. Ask the port. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
The CBP feed lists commercial-vehicle lanes (maximum 8; FAST status when read: no delay). See the guide on commercial trucks. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a U.S. citizen need at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
Valid U.S. Passport; Passport Card; Enhanced Driver's License; Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST). U.S. and Canadian citizen children under 16 (or under 19 if travelling with a school, religious or other youth group) need only present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Source: CBP Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, read 2026-10-20.
How much can I bring back duty-free into the U.S. through Colombia-Solidarity Bridge?
A returning U.S. resident who has remained outside U.S. territory for at least 48 hours is eligible for the $800 duty-free personal exemption. CBP's page states the $800 exemption can be used once every 31 days. The 48 hours are computed exactly (19 CFR 148.35). Source: CBP, read 2026-10-20.
How often is the wait time updated?
Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly Source: CBP, Border Wait Times RSS channel description, read 2026-10-20.