Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum visited Tijuana on Friday, where she outlined a series of infrastructure and border measures aimed at improving mobility and easing cross-border traffic with the United States.
Sheinbaum said Mexican and U.S. authorities are working to speed up crossings from San Diego into Tijuana. The plan includes the installation of new inspection equipment on the Mexican side, with additional non-intrusive screening technology expected to be purchased in 2026 to make checks of both travelers and cargo more efficient.
Officials said some of the new equipment is already being installed, though deliveries are still pending. The goal, Sheinbaum said, is to reduce wait times while maintaining security standards at the border.
As part of the broader strategy, authorities are also evaluating whether the Otay II port of entry can help relieve congestion at the existing Otay I crossing, which remains one of the busiest commercial border crossings in the region.
Sheinbaum also confirmed that the second phase of Tijuana’s elevated viaduct is scheduled to open in February. The project, one of the city’s largest infrastructure investments, will span roughly 11 kilometers and cost about 14 billion pesos, with the aim of improving traffic flow and connectivity across key parts of the city.
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In addition, federal officials are studying the potential implementation of a Cablebús system in Tijuana, similar to those operating in Mexico City, designed to move passengers across dense urban areas and steep terrain while reducing surface traffic congestion.
