Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing
- Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing
The Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing is an international crossing that serves as an international bridge which crosses the Rio Grande south of Falcon Lake. The dam connects the United States-Mexico border cities of Falcon Heights, Texas and Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, Tamaulipas . The dam is also known as "Falcon Dam", "Puente San Juan", "Presa Falcón" and "Puente Internacional de la Presa"." [ [http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/transportation_planning_and_programming/border_crossings_study/crossings/falcon.htm TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings] ] .
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The Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing is owned by the United States Government and the Mexican Government. The dam has a two-lane roadway. The border facilities were completed in 1960. [ [http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/transportation_planning_and_programming/border_crossings_study/crossings/amistad.htm TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings] ]
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