Customs and Border Protection officers, one with a K-9, walk near inspection lanes recently opened at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
A small dog and very few vendors are all that was visible on a recent morning near the San Ysidro Port of Entry as more capacity gets cars through inspection lanes faster. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Cars exit the San Ysidro Port of Entry into the United States with a much shorter wait time than in the past. More lanes should translate into more commerce between the US and Mexico. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
The San Ysidro Port of Entry is the largest land crossing in the world and now with updated capacity, can handle more cars, helping commerce and hopefully, productivity. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
CBP agents checking beneath vehicles is sometimes part of the inspection process in inspection lanes. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
The line of traffic that used to stretch far back into Mexico has been reduced thanks to the new port of entry that has more inspection lanes. At times in years past, traffic waits of several hours were not uncommon. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Cars in traffic wait for their turn in inspection lanes at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
