International transportation links between Texas and Mexico has increased thanks to a bridge linking Pharr and Reynosa, Mexico. The Pharr International Bridge's construction took just over one year, beginning in the fall of 1993 and ending January 1995. The bridge includes four vehicle traffic lanes, two in either direction, along with sidewalks for pedestrians. The Autopista is a four lane toll superhighway running from Monterrey to Reynosa, Mexico. The Autopista and new international bridge provide the transportation infrastructure needed to facilitate growing trade between the U.S. and Mexico trade.
Air transportation is another important aspect of area's economy.
The metro area completed construction at the McAllen-Miller International Airport in 1993. The metro area produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables due to the long growing season and irrigation. High value crops in Hidalgo County include vegetables, cotton and citrus fruit. The area is famous for its annual grapefruit harvest. Due to the high amounts of precipitation, area grapefruit orchards are expected to produce a bumper crop this year.