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The Calexico West Land Port of Entry is the main border crossing linking the important Imperial Valley agricultural industry to the State of Baja California. Built in 1974, the port’s pedestrian and vehicle inspection facility could no longer accommodate current traffic loads or meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s security requirements. Since 2015, the U.S. General Services Administration has led a modernization and expansion project to replace obsolete 1970s buildings with new expanded vehicle and pedestrian inspection facilities that enhance CBP’s ability to accomplish its mission.
Phase 1, completed in Fall 2018, consisted of three southbound privately owned vehicle lanes and a southbound bridge over the New River, ten northbound privately owned vehicle inspections lanes with primary and secondary inspection canopies to include booths and inspection equipment, a new operations building, and sitework to accommodate those facilities on the sloping site. In fiscal year 2019, GSA received $191 million to fund Phase 2A of the project, which included a new administration building, expansion of the vehicle secondary canopy inspection areas from nine to 16 and new northbound vehicle lanes from 10 to 16; five new southbound vehicle lanes, inspection booths, and canopy area; and secure employee parking. Phase 2A was completed in Spring 2024.
In 2021, GSA received funding for Phase 2B through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; to complete the project. Specifically, the IIJA-funded portion includes the installation of a temporary pedestrian inspection facility. This will accommodate the demolition of the existing pedestrian building and construct an expanded, permanent pedestrian inspection facility with increased processing capacity. The project received additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to further increase the port’s overall sustainability. Once complete, the project will provide the port with adequate operational space, reduced traffic congestion, and a safe environment for port employees and visitors alike.
Address: 1 E 1st St, Calexico, CA 92231
Year constructed: 1974
Port size: 17.8 acres
Budget:
Total: $224,728,000
IIJA: $166,958,000
IRA: $57,769,000
Primary tenant: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
GSA completed its programmatic environmental impact statement process in Fall 2022, which evaluated the potential impact of Phase 2B work as part of the port’s modernization and expansion project. GSA held a series of public meetings to gather input from the local community and key stakeholders.
A Design Build contract for Phase 2B was awarded to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. in July 2024. More recently, the Construction Management Services contract was awarded to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in December 2024.
GSA completed an environmental assessment to review the potential impacts of constructing a temporary pedestrian processing facility and alternatives at the Calexico West Land Port of Entry. These NEPA documents are available for review.
The final environmental impact statement for the modernization and expansion project was published May 2011 and the record of decision was published July 21, 2011.
Apr. 9, 2024
GSA officials briefed community stakeholders and civic leaders on the port modernization and expansion project. The slides [PDF - 1 MB] are available for review.
There are no traffic advisories currently in place.
Dec. 21, 2023
General Services Administration completes Northbound Lane Expansion Project at Calexico West Land Port of Entry
La GSA completa el proyecto de expansión de carriles de inspección de vehículos en dirección norte en la Garita de Calexico West
May 04, 2023
Permanent Southbound Roadway Opens at the Calexico West Port of Entry
Se abre una vía permanente en dirección sur en la Garita de Calexico West
| Phase | Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Environmental assessment | Award | Start Substantial completion |
2A | Environmental assessment | Award | Start Substantial completion |
2B | Environmental assessment | Design-build award | Start Substantial completion |
We received $3.4 billion to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. The law provides funding for LPOE modernization projects that will create new good-paying jobs, bolster safety and security, and make our economy more resilient to supply chain challenges.
Visit the California LPOE page for an overview of IIJA projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
The Calexico West modernization and expansion will greatly enhance the traveling public’s experience by significantly increasing CBP’s pedestrian and vehicle inspection capacity and reducing border crossing wait times.
Phase 2B will double the number of pedestrian inspection booths from six to 12, inside a new, state-of-the-art 39,000 square foot pedestrian inspection building.
U.S. General Services Administration