By SDCN Editor
San Diego, CA–The U.S. General Services Administration announced a new series of temporary northbound privately owned vehicle inspection lane closures at the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry.
From February 8 to February 10, and from February 14 to February 17, two northbound privately owned vehicle lanes at a time will be closed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day.
According to the General Services Administration, the temporary lane closures are necessary to conduct a topological survey ahead of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-funded low-embodied carbon concrete paving project at the port. Drivers should anticipate possible delays, monitor traffic signs, and reduce speeds near and around the construction work area.
As one of the busiest ports in California, the asphalt surfaces at the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry suffer from cracks, potholes, and erosion from the thousands of vehicles that cross every day. The administration’s concrete paving project, set to start in late Summer 2023, will replace asphalt surfaces with low-embodied carbon concrete, which is more resilient and requires less frequent maintenance and replacement.
The General Services Administration is responsible for constructing and maintaining the Land Port of Entry along the nation’s borders in partnership with and support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Customs and Border Protection and other federal inspection agencies.
Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the General Services Administration is modernizing ports of entry along the Canadian and Mexican borders. The upgrades will strengthen supply chains, create good-paying jobs, enhance safety and security, and provide sustainable solutions to keep these ports operating efficiently and effectively.
