Federal travel restrictions set to expire March 21
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The federal travel restrictions placed on international bridges, in response to the coronavirus pandemic are set to expire on March 21.
Last March, the Trump administration responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by placing a federal travel restriction on land ports of entry. The restriction limited non-essential travel from Mexico to the United States.
During the initial month, Cameron County s International Bridge System saw between a 50% to 60% loss in revenue.
Director of Cameron County s International Bridge System, Josue Garcia Jr. said the county saw a reduction of about $7 million, in tolls alone.