Phase 2A of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry construction project will begin June 15, 2020.
The $191 million modernization and expansion project replaces existing infrastructure originally built in 1974. The major improvements will include:
* Construction of a new administration building
* Increase vehicle secondary inspection areas from 9 to 16
* Expand new northbound vehicle lanes from 10 to 16
* Provide 5 new southbound vehicle lanes , inspection booths , and canopy area
* Addition of a secure employee parking area
During Phase 2A construction , travelers in vehicles can expect intermittent traffic impacts but , the port will remain operational during the project. Completion of this phase is expected by Spring 2023.
A total of $99.7 million was proposed in the Fiscal Year 2021 President's budget request to Congress for the final Phase 2B construction of a new pedestrian processing building with an expanded number of northbound pedestrian inspection lanes , demolition of legacy facilities and significant earthwork. The planned replacement of the port will be completed once the balance of the project budget is appropriated in a future fiscal year.