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Juarez Officials Express Concerns Over Proposed Commercial Truck Ban at Bridge of the Americas

Jacob Shelton January 30, 2025

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Juarez Mayor Cruz Perez Cuellar has voiced concerns regarding the U.S. government’s proposal to prohibit commercial truck traffic at El Paso’s Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) port of entry. He emphasized that Juarez is not prepared for such a ban, which could significantly impact trade and logistics between the two border cities.

The proposed ban aims to alleviate congestion and pollution at BOTA by redirecting commercial traffic to other ports of entry, such as the Ysleta-Zaragoza and Marcelino Serna ports. However, Mexican officials argue that these alternative crossings lack the necessary infrastructure to handle the increased volume of commercial vehicles.

Mayor Perez Cuellar pointed to the potential economic repercussions of the ban, including increased operational costs for businesses and longer wait times for shipments. He also noted that the city has not been adequately consulted in the decision-making process and is unprepared to manage the anticipated challenges arising from the proposed changes.

The U.S. General Services Administration supports the ban as part of a multimillion-dollar remodeling project intended to reduce pollution and improve traffic flow at BOTA. They suggest that traffic can be diverted to nearby roads without significant issues. However, Mexican officials have expressed concerns that the change would disproportionately affect trade from their country, as alternative crossings may not have the infrastructure to handle the excess traffic.

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