La congestión del tráfico en ocasiones causó problemas a los viajeros locales, especialmente cuando intentaban cruzar desde un lado de la ciudad a lo largo de Garrison St. y Principal.

Las largas colas se extendían considerablemente, pero los funcionarios de la ciudad las desviaron hacia el Loop 480.

Una familia que llegó de California buscando visitar a familiares en Torreón por algunas semanas fue informada que su decisión de cruzar por Eagle Pass se debió a razones de seguridad en comparación con otras áreas.

"Llegamos a Eagle Pass hace unas horas. Fuimos y vimos que la fila en Loop 480 era larga. Así que vamos a alquilar un hotel y descansar ya que nuestro viaje fue largo. Mañana temprano esperaremos para cruzar a México. "Mañana", dijo el viajero de California.

Travelers Wait Up To 4 Hrs to Cross the Border for Holidays

Heavy traffic flow to cross into Mexico continued throughout the weekend in Eagle Pass as thousands of travelers "Paisanos" made their way back to their home country for their holidays.

At certain points during the weekend, travelers were reported to be taking up to 4 hours to make it across into Piedras Negras.

The traffic congestion at times caused local travelers problems, especially when attempting to cross from one side of the city along the length of Garrison St. and Main.

The long lines stretched out a substantial amount, but were diverted towards Loop 480 by city officials.

A family who arrived from California looking to visit their relatives in Torreon for a few weeks was informed that their decision to cross through Eagle Pass was due to safety as compared to other areas.

"We drove into Eagle Pass a few hours ago. We went and saw that the line on Loop 480 was long. So we're going to rent a hotel and rest since our drive was long. We will wait to cross to Mexico early tomorrow morning," said the California traveler.