Several panels of new barrier being installed along the U.S.-Mexico border were blown down by high winds Wednesday, landing into Mexican territory, the U.S. Border Patrol said. The steel bollard panels, at 30 feet tall, had just been anchored in concrete, which had not yet cured, when the gusts knocked them down late in the morning. “Luckily, Mexican authorities responded quickly and were able to divert traffic from the nearby street,” said Border Patrol Agent Carlos Pitones. AdvertisementU.S. Customs and Border Protection was working to retrieve the panels from Mexico and reinstall them. The project is part of an effort to replace 11 miles of border barrier in the area, similar to what has been installed in San Diego.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 30, 2020 03:00 UTC