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APPENDIX E. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Cameron County’s infrastructure in terms of highways and bridges play a crucial
role in the region’s economy. The quality, number and destination of regional
roads and highways give shape to the potential markets for Cameron County’s
domestic and international trade. Cities accessible by main roadways become
partners in trade rather than competitors.
Highways
Two four-lane divided highways intersect in Harlingen: U.S. Highway 77 and 83.
U.S. Highway 83 runs west and connects with Interstate Highway 35 in Laredo,
Texas. U.S. Highway 77 runs north and south. To the north it connects with
Interstate Highway 37 near Corpus Christi, Texas and to the south it provides
border access to Matamoras, Mexico across the Veterans International Bridge to
Mexico Interstate Highway 40 and Highway 101. Mexican Interstate 40 runs
west to Monterrey and Highway 101 runs south to Ciudad Victoria.
Figure E.1. Cameron County Map with Highways
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