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Mexican man attempts to cross illegally into US via underside of bridge
By Mitch Picasso
Published March 18, 2026
A Mexican national was arrested after climbing beneath a busy El Paso overpass near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to video released Tuesday.
The incident happened near Loop 375, close to the border wall in the Bridge of the Americas area. The man maneuvered himself beneath the bridge, moving along support beams above active traffic.
Authorities responded and arrested the man, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
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A man was arrested after moving beneath an El Paso overpass near the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting a swift response from authorities. (@cbpportdirelpaso/Instagram)
The Bridge of the Americas is a high-traffic crossing point for both vehicles and pedestrians near the U.S.-Mexico border.
It’s not the first time migrants have used this tactic in the area. In November 2025, two individuals climbed beneath the same overpass, navigating between concrete support beams using wooden planks, according to a local outlet.
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Authorities stopped a migrant attempting a dangerous crossing beneath the Bridge of the Americas overpass. (@cbpportdirelpaso/Instagram)
The latest incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns for both migrants and drivers as some attempt increasingly risky methods to enter the U.S.
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Law enforcement intervened after a man navigated the underside of a high-traffic border overpass. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
"CBP officers remain vigilant in the face of evolving and dangerous attempts to enter the United States unlawfully. Strong borders are the foundation of national security," U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
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