Pedestrian East Border Wait Times Soar as Migrants Surge

Pedestrians crossing the border from Tijuana to San Diego are facing significantly longer wait times due to the closure of the PedWest border crossing. This closure, implemented to handle the recent influx of migrants, has shifted all foot traffic to the remaining crossing, PedEast, resulting in substantial delays.

PedEast wait times reported by border-crossers reach four to five hours, with lines stretching all the way back to Tijuana's Easy Park parking lot. This represents a dramatic increase compared to usual wait times, causing frustration and inconvenience for individuals seeking to cross the border.

The closure of PedWest, located. . .