Fort Hancock Port of Entry
| Fort Hancock Port of Entry | |
|---|---|
 Fort Hancock Port of Entry during construction in 2003 | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Fort Hancock–El Porvenir International Bridge 828 South FM 1088 Fort Hancock, Texas 79839 |
| Coordinates | 31°16′29″N 105°51′13″W / 31.274727°N 105.85355°W |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1936 |
| Phone | (915) 769-3886 |
| Hours | 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Exit Port | El Porvenir |
| Website Official website | |
The Fort Hancock Port of Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry located on the U.S. side of the Fort Hancock–El Porvenir International Bridge along the U.S.–Mexico border. It was established when the original bridge was built by the International Boundary and Water Commission in 1936.[1] The original port facility was replaced in 1955. In 2003, the General Services Administration replaced it with a new border inspection facility. Commercial vehicles are not permitted to enter the U.S. at this location.
In popular culture
[edit]In the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, Red (portrayed by Morgan Freeman) flees the U.S. at the Fort Hancock crossing.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fort Hancock-El Porvenir Bridge". Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ "Readers suggest the 10 best ... Greyhound bus moments". The Guardian. May 9, 2014.