Wait times could go down at the southern border after the San Diego Association of Governments and Caltrans opened a bridge in the Otay Mesa area this week.
This Siempre Viva Bridge connects Interstate 11 West and Highway 905, as well as Enrico Fermi Street and Siempre Viva Road. They are also adding an extra mile along state Route 11. The new roadway will connect to the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry.
SANDAG told Telemundo 20 that the project cost around $17 million and completes the final segment of the highway network at the San Diego border and state Route 11. In total, 1.6 miles will be opened, providing direct access to the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry…