Parts of this article (those related to Route description and length) need to be updated. The reason given is: La Joya Relief Route opening has led to Bus US 83-S being extended..(August 2023) |
Route information | |
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Maintained by TxDOT | |
Length | 45.889 mi[1] (73.851 km) |
Existed | January 14, 1991[1]–present |
Major junctions | |
West end | I-2 / US 83 near La Joya |
East end | I-2 / I-69E / US 77 / US 83 in Harlingen |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Highway system | |
Business US Route 83-S (Bus. US 83-S) is a business loop of US 83 in the Lower Rio Grande Valley region of Texas. The highway serves as the main street for many communities in the area, such as McAllen, Mission, San Juan, Alamo, and more. This is the longest business loop in Texas, traveling almost 47 miles and is the third longest bannered US highway in the state; only US 90 Alternate and US 77 Alternate are longer.