New border crossing "San Luis II" opens between Arizona an Sonora

New border crossing "San Luis II" opens between Arizona an Sonora

2010-11-06 02:14:43 GMT+7 (ICT)

WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- The U.S. State Department on Friday announced that a new international border crossing between Arizona and Sonora began operations.

The border crossing "San Luis II" will promote economic competitiveness at the same time that it enhances security. The project is part of a commitment to build a 21st century border between U.S. President Obama and his Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon.

The new border crossing will connect San Luis, Arizona and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora. The new commercial border crossing will significantly improve traffic flow in both sides. In addition, the crossing will decrease people's exposure to diesel fumes from idling trucks.

Last January the U.S. and Mexico opened the Anzalduas International Bridge between McAllen, Texas and Reynosa, Tamaulipas. It was the first new U.S.-Mexico bridge in 10 years.

These openings, along with multi-million dollar expansion and renovation projects at several other critical border crossings, will improve the flow of trade and enhance the safety, security, and environment of the U.S.-Mexico border.

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