Supplemental Info:
This alert is important given the proximity to the US border and the thousands of vehicles that travel the Hwy 40 / 40D route daily after crossing at McAllen or Brownsville, TX.
Security Alert – Travel on Monterrey-Reynosa Highway U.S. Mission to Mexico June 20, 2025
Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Event: The U.S. Consulate is aware of disappearances on the highway between Monterrey and Reynosa. The Secretary of Security of Reynosa has issued a warning to avoid traveling on the Monterrey-Reynosa highway at night and the risks using the highway especially in the section between Cadereyta and Los Ramones. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities in Tamaulipas using interior Mexican highways. Travel between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey is limited to Federal Highway 85D during daylight hours with prior authorization. The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping.
Actions to Take:
Stay alert, do not make unnecessary stops. Plan travel during daylight hours. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. Notify friends and family of your safety.
Assistance:
Contact Form
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: 55 8526 2561
From the United States: +1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-201-501-4444
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