State Route 11 / Otay Mesa East Port of Entry
Introduction
The State Route 11 (SR-11)/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project (OME POE) is a joint venture between the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and Caltrans, in collaboration with state and federal partners in the U.S. and Mexico, to create a 21st century border crossing for the San Diego-Baja California region that will enhance regional mobility and fuel economic growth and binational trade.
The new port of entry will be clean, green, and smart. Reducing vehicle wait times and building in smart technologies will help reduce emissions and improve air quality in the border region.
Project Purpose and Need
As the U.S.-Mexico border region grows, there is a need to improve the commercial movement of goods, services, and passengers through an efficient, integrated system to bolster the local, state, federal, and international economies.
In 2018, the Otay Mesa and Tecate ports of entry processed a combined $47.5 billion in total bilateral trade, and that number is expected to grow over the coming years. The SR 11/OME POE project will facilitate job growth and new economic opportunities for the private sector on both sides of the border.
Project Status
Construction is complete on the SR-11, SR-125, and SR-905 leading up to the port of entry site. Preliminary construction on the port of entry is currently underway.
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