Traffic towards San Ysidro Port of Entry diverted due to Mexican teacher protest
All traffic on southbound Interstate 5 and 805, just north of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, was diverted for at least an hour on Wednesday due to a protest happening on the Mexican side of the border.
The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), or the teachers’ union, announced a couple of days ago that they’ll be blocking the port of entry from the U.S. to Mexico. Specifically, they are demanding an increase in wages and the repeal of the ISSSTE law of 2007, which affects their pension system.
3/18/26 @ 12:30pm: The San Ysidro Port of Entry is now open to vehicle traffic. Please travel safely.— California Highway Patrol San Diego (@CHP_San_Diego) March 18, 2026
