California, Mexico Sign Agreement to Open New Border Crossing by Late 2024
By Alexandra Mendoza From The San Diego Union-Tribune OTAY MESA, Calif.—The governments of California and Mexico signed an agreement Monday committing to work together to deliver on time a new border crossing at Otay Mesa by late 2024. Unlike other ports of entry, such as San Ysidro and the one operating in Otay Mesa, this new […]
By Alexandra Mendoza From The San Diego Union-Tribune OTAY MESA, Calif.—The governments of California and Mexico signed an agreement Monday committing to work together to deliver on time a new border crossing at Otay Mesa by late 2024. Unlike other ports of entry, such as San Ysidro and the one operating in Otay Mesa, this new gate would require a toll fee that would offer an average wait time goal of 20 minutes to cross the border. Currently, passenger vehicles and commercial trucks crossing the border between Tijuana and San Diego can endure tedious waits, harming business and the environment, officials said. “This new port of entry will not only spur economic activity, but it will also improve the quality of life for the millions of Californians and Mexicans who frequently cross one of the busiest borders in the world,” said California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. “A great example of California’s ...
