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Accident along Loop 20 halts traffic in North Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An accident in North Laredo is causing traffic to become backed up along Loop 20. Witnesses reported the accident at around 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, involving a white car near the intersection of Shiloh Dr. and Loop 20. Authorities have not yet released details...
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Webb County backs East Laredo transportation plan
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners have endorsed the Eastern Laredo Optimized Transportation (ELOTE) Plan during their recent meeting. The multi-phase project would create connections between highways 59 and 359 and other parts of the city to improve traffic flow in East Laredo. The Laredo Economic Coalition for Improved...
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Temporary route opens for AVI motorists entering Nuevo Laredo through Dec. 26
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - To reduce delays this holiday season, a temporary route is now available for motorists using the AVI toll system to enter Nuevo Laredo. In effect from today, Dec. 11, through Dec. 26, the detour is intended to speed up crossings for local drivers. With thousands of Mexican nationals expected to arrive, heavy congestion on Highway 35 is likely — the new route sends drivers south on San Eduardo Avenue, right onto Hidalgo and then along the marked orange barrels directly into the AVI lane at Bridge Two.
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Laredo city council discusses El Metro contract in executive session - clipped version
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Two-vehicle crash closes eastbound Pine Street at Meadow - clipped version
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Single-vehicle rollover blocks southbound lanes on Saunders/Loop 20
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A single-vehicle rollover accident is blocking southbound lanes on Saunders/Loop 20. The accident involves one vehicle that rolled over in the southbound lanes. No injuries were reported. Traffic is currently restricted to a single lane. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes while crews respond...
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Two lanes blocked on FM 1472 after rollover crash
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two northbound lanes are blocked on FM 1472 near the San Lorenzo intersection following a single-vehicle rollover crash the evening of Nov. 24. All occupants exited the vehicle and injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according to initial reports. Drivers should expect delays and consider...
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El Metro Transit to close for Thanksgiving Day
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - El Metro Transit will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. This includes all Fixed Route services, El Lift paratransit services, Customer Service, and Administrative Offices. Normal hours for Fixed Route and El Lift services will resume Friday, Nov. 28. Customer Service and...
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Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes
Developer Green Corridors will begin building prototypes for its presidentially approved elevated freight bridge and shuttle system in Laredo, Texas, over the next six months. The $6 billion to $10 billion Project Pegasi aims to reduce congestion, fraud and emissions by moving 2,500 diesel hybrid shuttles in platoons between Monterrey, Mexico, and Laredo.
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Beyond the Gateway: Why Laredo's Next Chapter Is Distribution, Not Just Transit
Every day, close to 10,000 northbound trucks cross through Laredo carrying billions in merchandise: automotive parts, electronics, machinery, and consumer goods flowing into the American market. For decades, Laredo has been the gateway through which these goods pass on their journey to distribution centers hundreds of miles north. But what if there's an additional opportunity? What if the border's role as America's premier port of entry could be complemented by distribution operations right here, rather than 250 miles inland?
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City of Laredo announces temporary lane closures
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo will temporarily close the northbound lane of Bartlett Ave. between Jacaman Rd. and Fenwick Dr. for fiber optic installation. The closure will be in effect on Thursday, November 20, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on Friday, November 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the Building Development Services Division.
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2-vehicle accident causes traffic congestion in South Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A two-vehicle accident that caused one car to rollover is creating traffic congestion in South Laredo. Witnesses reported the accident on Monday, November 17, just after 12 p.m. at the intersection of Guatemozin St. and Zapata Hwy. Laredo Police were present at the scene but have...
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Juarez-Lincoln Bridge down to one lane
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Juarez-Lincoln Bridge has only one lane open for vehicles traveling into Mexico with traffic reaching Lafayette Street as of 6 p.m. Nov.17. The bridge, also known as Bridge 2, connects Laredo with Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The lane restriction is causing significant delays on Interstate 35 for cross-border traffic.
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How gas prices have changed in Laredo in the last week
CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Laredo, TX metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 17. - Week change: +$0.19 (+7.6%) - Year change: +$0.12 (+4.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.52 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39. - Week change: +$0.17 (+5.4%)
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LPD and the City reports two waterline breaks on McPherson
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System outage causes major delays along Loop 20
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A system outage on the Mexican side of the World Trade Bridge caused major delays, according to the Laredo Police. The affected area was on the westbound Loop 20 near Mines Road. The outage impacted commercial traffic attempting to cross into Mexico, creating backups along Loop 20.