‘Mass migration attempt’ temporarily closes Paso del Norte Bridge

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by: Kayla Melson

Posted: Aug 21, 2019 / 04:01 PM GMT-0600 / Updated: Aug 21, 2019 / 04:05 PM GMT-0600

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) ⁠— Traffic at the Paso del Norte bridge was temporarily halted on Wednesday afternoon as a “large group” reportedly assembled on the Mexican side of the border, according to CBP.

According to a CBP spokesman, the group possibly organized a “mass migration attempt” into the U.S.

Traffic is temporarily stopped at the PDN crossing following reports of a large group of people assembling on the Mexican side of the crossing possibly organizing a mass entry. Crossers should seek alternate routes until the situation is resolved. No timetable for resolution.
— CBP West Texas (@CBPWestTexas) August 21, 2019

According to a tweet, the threat dissipated in about 15 minutes.

Traffic is now flowing on a “limited basis” with full processing expected to resume shortly.

Mass migration threat appears to have dissipated. Northbound traffic is flowing again on a limited basis. Full processing expected to be initiated shortly. Thank you for your patience.
— CBP West Texas (@CBPWestTexas) August 21, 2019