TJ goes to green tier...pedwest opening?

In a word, no. It's the U.S. government that will decide that and you're better off watching the State Department website. Right now, the next date for re-evaluating the border closure is June 21st. No reason to expect a change until then at the earliest. With this new Delta variant for Covid, I would put my money on the closure staying in place.

@greanbeans I've been to TJ twice and booth times there was no wait to cross back into the US, though both times I crossed at 4am not exactly peak traffic time.

I have also heard June 21st as a date to watch.

If you are planning to be in TJ for the 4th of July weekend have fun.

Happy Mongering 2021.

Today I crossed at Pedi East (as it is the only one open) at 9:00 am and the line was the shortest I have seen it in months.

I do not foresee Pedi West opening soon based on Covid status, because Pedi West is where they are processing (if you can call it that) migrants. There is a huge migrant tent camp on the Mexican side at the concrete slab in front of the entrance/exit.

Have you tried to use the services of coyotes?

They can get you across the border in one of their tunnels in 30 minutes or less...

:D

That is funny. No I have not employed the services of coyotes. I have Sentri; no coyote required. Crossed the border today in 12 minutes and most of that was waiting on line for the X-ray machine.

I was offered to be taken across the border faster by van by a barker at the pedi crossing. I understand there is a process for doing so, but didn't inquire further, as his services were not necessary.

@Cristobal if you got some down time 7/4-7/6, PM me. Would love to catch up over some tragos at any zona bar of your choice. Now i just plan for the wait time in my schedule.

@tahoecruz lucky dog! I’m averaging 2 hour wait times in line, but dont have sentri. Just a regular ped line.

@CJKent_band my mom n I actually did use that service when we first came to US way back when, it was NOT faster than standing in line! Took a few days to cross. I’d rather wait a couple of hours in line

I would be happy just to see all the existing lanes open in pad east and for the cars.

to see ped west reopen would be icing on the cake.

dang siri changing ped to pad... sheeesh.....
i gotta do better proof reading. posting by iphone sometimes is a hassle.