Otay Mesa Port Of Entry Reopens After Suspicious Package Prompts Closure

SAN DIEGO, CA — The Otay Mesa Port of Entry fully reopened to pedestrian and vehicle traffic Wednesday morning after a suspicious package prompted a temporary closure, police said.

All closures related to the package were lifted, and eastbound state Route 905 to the port of entry reopened about 10:55 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The port of entry had been closed earlier Wednesday while authorities investigated the suspicious package. Travelers attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border were directed to use the San Ysidro Port of Entry during the closure.

Eastbound traffic on SR-905 approaching the Otay Mesa Port of Entry was also diverted at Siempre Viva Road because of the police activity, according to Caltrans and the CHP.

Police said the incident was safely resolved but did not immediately provide details about the package or what authorities determined it contained.