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San Diego's Border Wait Times Hit 10-Hour Peak Post-Christmas
The San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of Entry experienced staggering delays on December 26th,with vehicle wait times exceeding 10 hours as thousands returned north after Christmas holidays in Mexico. The bottleneck, described as one of the worst in a decade, is exacerbated by heightened security screenings and reduced CBP staffing during the holiday period. Local businesses in San Ysidro report losses as frustrated travelers abandon plans to shop. Congressional representatives from border districts are calling for immediate action to address what they call a "chronic humanitarian and economic disruption."estimate a closure of at least one week. Detours through the canyons are causing gridlock, impacting beach communities and businesses during the normally busy holiday week.
The San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of Entry experienced staggering delays on December 26th,with vehicle wait times exceeding 10 hours as thousands returned north after Christmas holidays in Mexico. The bottleneck, described as one of the worst in a decade, is exacerbated by heightened security screenings and reduced CBP staffing during the holiday period. Local businesses in San Ysidro report losses as frustrated travelers abandon plans to shop. Congressional representatives from border districts are calling for immediate action to address what they call a "chronic humanitarian and economic disruption."estimate a closure of at least one week. Detours through the canyons are causing gridlock, impacting beach communities and businesses during the normally busy holiday week.