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San Ysidro Pilot Expands SENTRI Access With New Tijuana Lane Opening Nov. 19

A joint U.S.–Mexico test converts Segunda Calle’s all-traffic approach for vetted travelers to ease vehicle congestion.

A U.S Customs and Border Protection official stands among the lanes of cars entering the San Ysidro Port of Entry on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Tijuana, Mexico. Pandemic-related asylum restrictions that expelled migrants millions of times were lifted early Friday, as people raced to enter the United States before new rules announced by President Joe Biden's administration set in. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Serán dos casetas que operarán de 4:00 a 23:00 horas para agilizar el cruce hacia EE.UU. Foto: Cortesía

Overview

  • Tijuana officials will post signage and station staff to guide drivers and keep non‑enrolled motorists from entering the new SENTRI approach.
  • The Segunda Calle access will run two booths from 4:00 to 23:00 daily once it opens on Nov. 19, adding a second entry point for SENTRI users.
  • The configuration is a four‑month pilot under binational monitoring to assess traffic flow and security outcomes.
  • Medical‑pass lanes on Paseo de los Héroes and the existing SENTRI approach via Avenida Padre Kino will continue operating as usual.
  • CBP stresses border security remains paramount, with Port Director Mariza Marín highlighting a focus on higher‑risk travelers, and advises checking Border Wait Times and “Know Before You Go.”