Nogales-Mariposa Port of Entry explained

Nogales-Mariposa Port of Entry
Country:United States
Location:
Coordinates:31.3339°N -110.9656°W
Opened:1973
Blankdetailstitle1:Phone
Blankdetails1:(520) 397-2121
Blankdetailstitle2:Hours
Blankdetails2:6:00 AM-10:00 PM
Blankdetailstitle3:Exit Port
Blankdetails3:Mariposa, Sonora Mexico
Blankstatstitle1:2011 Cars
Blankstats1:2,641,068(numbers for Mariposa and Grand Ave crossings combined)
Blankstatstitle2:2011 Trucks
Blankstats2:287,091
Blankstatstitle3:Pedestrians
Blankstats3:(not separately reported, but believed to be small in number)
Website:http://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/nogales

The Nogales-Mariposa Port of Entry opened in 1973 to divert truck traffic away from the busy downtown Grand Avenue border crossing. It connects Arizona State Route 189 directly with Mexican Federal Highway 15D. All commercial traffic entering the United States at Nogales now enters through the Mariposa port of entry. The port facilities underwent a nearly $250 million renovation project between 2009 and 2014 to accommodate increasing traffic and to support new equipment and procedures.[1] Renovation of roadways leading to the Mariposa Entry to reduce wait times for vehicles was begun in 2020 by the Arizona Department of Transportation, with expected completion in late 2021.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Larger Nogales port can handle more trade. Luis F.. Carrasco. October 16, 2014. The Arizona Daily Star. November 25, 2021. 1. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Making quick work of border crossing. November 23, 2020. The Arizona Daily Star. November 25, 2021. 1. Newspapers.com.