Bridge Board Meeting - -September 16, 2026 | City of Pharr

The City of Pharr held a Bridge Board meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing on operational updates, financial reports, and ongoing capital projects related to the Pharr International Bridge. Key procurement-related discussions included progress reports on the bridge expansion project, with the contractor having completed 92% of work and aiming for full operational status by mid-October, and updates on the commercial vehicle parking project, which is 30% complete but slightly behind schedule. The board also approved multiple advertising contracts totaling various amounts, including $30,000 annually with the Advanced News Journal, $11,600 annually with Value Business Report, $27,500 annually with Inbound Logistics, and $3,765 monthly with SANA Entertainment for billboard campaigns. These motions were unanimously approved. Additionally, the meeting highlighted upcoming events such as the Gateway Forum and the Driver for Trade Golf Tournament, aimed at promoting trade and investment in the region. Overall, the meeting combined operational oversight with strategic marketing and community engagement efforts to support the bridge's role in regional trade.