Lukeville Port of Entry

Border crossing between Mexico and the U.S.
  • SR 85 / Fed. 8
  • End of Highway 85, Lukeville, Arizona 85341
Coordinates31°52′50″N 112°49′01″W / 31.880423°N 112.816919°W / 31.880423; -112.816919DetailsOpened1949Phone(520) 387-5671Exit PortSonoyta, Sonora, MexicoStatistics2011 Cars256,2382011 Trucks33Pedestrians41,608Website
http://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/lukeville

The Lukeville, Arizona Port of Entry was established by Executive Order in 1949. It has primarily been a port of entry for passenger vehicles and pedestrians.

It connects Mexican Federal Highway 8 in Sonoyta, Sonora, with Arizona State Route 85, in Lukeville, Arizona. Modifications made using funding from the Federal Highway Administration and Mexican businesses in 2011 facilitate the inspection of trucks and improve general throughput. Much of the traffic using this crossing is people traveling to the popular beach town of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora.[1]

The Lukeville crossing has been closed since December 4, 2023, leading to devastating consequences for the communities of Lukeville and Sonoyta.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "New lanes, more inspection stations to help reduce congestion, wait times". Arizona DOT. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "Lukeville port closure brings 'devastating' effects to border residents, businesses". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-12-14.