**Transportation Industry Urges Use of Otay 2 Crossing to Ease Traffic**
The transportation sector is advocating for the temporary usage of the Otay 2 crossing to help alleviate the heavy traffic burden faced daily by those commuting through the main Otay port. The regional vice-president of the National Chamber of Freight Transportation, Israel Delegado Vallejo, has highlighted the need for this alternative, explaining that while it may not necessarily speed up crossing times, currently ranging from one to three hours, it could provide significant relief for regular traffic.
Delegado Vallejo mentioned that implementing this solution only requires final approval from Mexican customs authorities for empty trucks to use the Otay II crossing. This would create a natural route for heavy transport, employing available infrastructure during ongoing construction on the U.S. side of the border. It’s essential to assess security measures and the feasibility of connecting this route with Otay 1 in the commercial area.
The leader of the sector could not provide a specific timeline for when this plan might be realized, as it heavily relies on decisions by the federal government.
**Additional News: Progress and Developments at Otay 2**
As efforts to improve border infrastructure continue, recent reports suggest that the Otay 2 crossing is nearly complete with an estimated 90% of the project finished. This progress promises enhanced border efficiency and traffic management upon completion. Local officials have expressed that the Morelos Node, an essential component of this infrastructure plan, is expected to be ready by the end of the year.
In other developments, the State Institute for Public Information Access and Protection (ItaipBC) has made a request for a modest budget of 16 million pesos for 2025 to ensure the continuity of its functions and to participate in guiding new policies that strengthen the state organization and safeguard public transparency.
*Notably, residents and businesses in Tijuana are experiencing intermittent water supply due to electrical failures at the CESPT plants, emphasizing the importance of conserving water at this time. Meanwhile, there has been a concerning uptick in border incidents, with reports of traffickers using tire spikes to target the Border Patrol.*
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