{"id":429582,"date":"2026-05-03T01:39:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T01:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/429582\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T01:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T01:39:22","slug":"anticipate-increased-border-traffic-for-bts-el-paso-concerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/429582\/","title":{"rendered":"Anticipate increased border traffic for BTS El Paso concerts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EL PASO, Texas (<a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ktsm.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:KTSM;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) El Paso Field Office is reminding all travelers attending the BTS concert and other events this weekend that increased traffic is expected at border crossings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXwprXcouaY\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:social media post;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">social media post<\/a>, the CBP said to ensure an efficient and secure crossing experience, travelers should have their travel documents ready and declare all items to officers at the border crossing.<\/p>\n<p>Related storiesThe Big Weekend: BTS in El Paso<a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/neighborhoods-businesses-brace-major-parking-022110304.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Neighborhoods, businesses brace for major parking headaches ahead of BTS concert;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Neighborhoods, businesses brace for major parking headaches ahead of BTS concert <\/a><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/organizers-prepared-rain-leads-borderland-000925616.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Organizers prepared as rain leads Borderland\u2019s major event weekend;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Organizers prepared as rain leads Borderland\u2019s major event weekend <\/a><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.yahoo.com\/hotels\/articles\/bts-fans-continue-face-abruptly-021227886.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:BTS fans continue to face abruptly canceled hotels ahead of Sun Bowl concert; locals step in to help;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> BTS fans continue to face abruptly canceled hotels ahead of Sun Bowl concert; locals step in to help <\/a><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/law-enforcement-ramps-across-el-003621674.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Law enforcement ramps up across El Paso ahead of busy weekend;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Law enforcement ramps up across El Paso ahead of busy weekend <\/a><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/bts-concert-el-paso-drives-034140893.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:BTS concert in El Paso drives hotel demand to nearby towns;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> BTS concert in El Paso drives hotel demand to nearby towns <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYour cooperation supports our commitment to maintaining safety and ensuring a positive experience for all travelers,\u201d read the post.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BTS will perform on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Sun Bowl for anticipated sold-out shows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">VIP ticket holders for the BTS concert can check in at the Sun Bowl at 10 a.m. and general admission starts at 5:30 p.m. The show kicks off at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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