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moisheh's avatar
moisheh
Explorer
Mar 20, 2020

Mexico /US border

At midnight the US border will only allow essential crossing. Such as : you work in the USA, have a medical appointment in the USA, are an essential worker such as truck driver, LEO, emergency worker, etc.. I saw nothing about Canadians wanting to get back to Canada. I tried to get more information but the border officials have not received any info as of noon today. The Canadian Gov. has asked all Canadians to return home. I can understand their concern. There must be 2 to 300 RV travelers in Mexico right now. WE are going to try to cross tomorrow and I will post if I get any more info. I think the need for urgency is that the next step is to lock down the borders for anything other goods. They will try to keep the trade going both ways.

Moisheh
  • Talleyho69's avatar
    Talleyho69
    Moderator
    Mar 21, 2020
    Neither the US or Canada are preventing legal residents from returning to their home countries. If you are Canadian, you may cross the US. If you are Mexican, you may cross the US to return to your home country. Think about it.

    It is amazing what panic does to people.

    To those of you who are concerned, DRIVE VERY CAREFULLY!!!
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Mar 21, 2020
    Leaving Mexico as Wm. did seems prudent. Waiting until tomorrow doesn’t.
  • Wm_Elliot's avatar
    Wm_Elliot
    Explorer
    Mar 21, 2020
    We bugged out over a week ago. Reached N. Laredo Saturday around 11am, waited in line about an hour for customs. Steaming north our vehicle broke down in Tennessee - delayed us 4 days. Back on the road Thursday around 1PM, drove with just a few hours of fitful sleep at truck stops and off ramps. Traffic fairly moderate, lots of truck traffic. Saw a lot of Canadians from Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia towing trailers back before the Canadian border closes. Plenty of gasoline and diesel. Most sit down restaurants were either closed or take out only.
    It's doable and not at all like hurricane evacuations. A lot of people are off the road already.
  • freetime58's avatar
    freetime58
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2020
    The new rules come into effect mid-night tonight.......so as of 1201 Saturday morning, the border is closed.........better drive fast!
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Mar 20, 2020
    I hope your crossing is uneventful. I suggest letting the Mexican, Canadian and U.S. governments work this out, and that what happens to you tomorrow is not indicative of what will happen to others tomorrow or at any other time.

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