The City of Pharr recently announced that it has been awarded $3,520,000 in federal funding to advance the Bridge Operations & Logistics Transformation (BOLT) Project, a major investment that will modernize operations at the Pharr International Bridge, enhance public safety, and strengthen Pharr’s role as a national trade gateway.The funding, secured by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, will support critical infrastructure upgrades designed to improve efficiency, safety, and traffic flow at the Pharr International Bridge, one of the nation’s most important land ports of entry.“Investing in South Texas communities is my top priority,