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, is being diverted 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.

The California Highway Patrol is diverting all Interstate 5 and 805 traffic to State Route 905 for an unknown duration.

Currently, the port of entry is closed to vehicle traffic from the United States due to the protest.

Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 Southbound traffic is currently being diverted to State Route 905 for an unknown duration. The San Ysidro Port of Entry is closed to vehicle traffic due to a protest in Mexico. Please use alternate routes and the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. pic.twitter.com/oEwhjI1rrX

— California Highway Patrol San Diego (@CHP_San_Diego) March 18, 2026