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The new Douglas Land Port of Entry is a planned commercial port construction project 4.5 miles west of the existing Raul Hector Castro LPOE in Douglas, Arizona. Upon its completion, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will permanently relocate commercial inspection operations from the Castro LPOE to the newly constructed dedicated commercial Douglas LPOE. The project, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will significantly expand commercial vehicle inspection capacity and allow the processing of oversized mining equipment too large to cross through the Castro LPOE. Furthermore, relocating commercial operations to the Douglas LPOE and away from downtown will support municipal redevelopment plans for its historic downtown district and help transform Douglas into a 21st-century regional tourism gateway and commercial transportation hub.
The U.S. General Services Administration is developing a master plan for both projects in Douglas to ensure seamless project delivery and provide the best value for the American taxpayer. The port project is already spurring additional investments with the construction of a new utility corridor along State Route 80, a new industrial warehouse and business park zone, the installation of broadband internet infrastructure, as well as the chance to bring new construction, service, and manufacturing jobs to this remote region in Southeast Arizona.
Address: AZ-80 & N James Ranch Rd, Douglas, AZ 85607
Year constructed: 2028 (estimated completion date)
Port size: 80 acres
Budget:
Total: $313,262,000
IIJA: $220,835,000
IRA: $92,427,000
Primary tenant:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
In September 2024, GSA awarded the design-build contract award to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the new commercial port construction project. Construction work is scheduled to begin Fall 2025 and reach substantial completion Fall 2028.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the project was initially completed with the issuance of a final Record of Decision in May 2024. However, a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is currently underway to address additional project components. This supplemental EIS is expected to be finalized by July 2025.
The project’s EIS process began in Spring 2022 and evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the modernization and expansion project. As part of this process, GSA held public meetings to gather input from the local community and key stakeholders. The initial EIS process concluded in Fall 2023, and the resulting EIS documents are available for review.
The supplemental EIS, now in progress, is focused on evaluating the potential environmental impacts of two additional components: the proposed flood channel realignment and the construction of a new stormwater retention basin. These measures aim to enhance stormwater management and flood control in the area.
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| Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|
Environmental impact statement Architecture and engineering services award | 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 Arizona LPOE page for an overview of IIJA projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
The Douglas and Castro LPOE projects jointly represent the most significant port infrastructure federal investment in a generation. Not only will the Douglas LPOE address past environmental justice issues by relocating commercial operations away from downtown communities, but it also sets the stage to boost the regional economy with a commercial inspection capacity that will exceed that of the Castro LPOE. The port’s economic potential is attracting private investment in nearby supporting commercial infrastructure and the installation of new utilities.
U.S. General Services Administration