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A man from Mexico found himself in custody after he was caught climbing under a bustling overpass in El Paso, as shown in a video made public on Tuesday.
This incident took place near Loop 375, adjacent to the border wall in the Bridge of the Americas sector. The individual navigated the underside of the bridge, traversing the support beams while traffic flowed below.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that officers quickly arrived at the scene to detain the man.
An arrest was made when a person was discovered navigating beneath an El Paso overpass, sparking immediate action from law enforcement. (@cbpportdirelpaso/Instagram)
The Bridge of the Americas serves as a major thoroughfare for both vehicles and pedestrians crossing between the U.S. and Mexico.
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.
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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Instagram that agents remain vigilant as illegal crossing tactics evolve.
Law enforcement intervened after a man navigated the underside of a high-traffic border overpass. (Photo by 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,” the agency said.