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Built in 1967, the BOTA LPOE is located on the international border separating El Paso, TX, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX. This land port connects with the Mexican land port of “Cordova” in Juarez, Chihuahua, MX, and is one of four crossings in El Paso. The port processes toll-free inbound and outbound commercial, non-commercial, and pedestrian traffic. As a result, the volume of traffic is heavy with many travelers and commercial vehicles choosing to enter and exit through this facility in lieu of paying a toll.
Much of the port facility has reached the end of its life cycle as most of the buildings and infrastructure are operating at or beyond capacity no longer meeting the U.S. Customs and Border Protection current design standards. Being the only toll-free port of entry in El Paso, an increase in truck and vehicular traffic over the last few years has created significant congestion making it difficult to support this increased volume of traffic.
The BOTA LPOE sits on approximately 28 acres of fully developed property surrounded on three sides by an extensive highway system.
An Environmental Impact Statement in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act is in progress. The EIS will identify, describe, and analyze the potential effects of the proposed alternatives. At the conclusion of the scoping process, a draft EIS will be prepared and will be open to public comments. After the final EIS is published, a minimum 30-day waiting period is required before a decision is announced in a Record of Decision. The ROD notifies the public of the decision made on the proposed action and presents the reasons for that decision. No action can be taken until the decision has been made public.
Environmental review
We are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze potential environmental impacts from the proposed modernization of the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas.
On Oct. 17, 2024, GSA will host a public meeting for the modernization project in El Paso focused on the recently released draft EIS.
On Sept. 20, 2024, GSA released the draft EIS (document is available in the Environmental Review section below). The draft EIS is open for a 45-day comment period until Nov. 4, 2024, at 11.59 p.m. CST. Comments can be submitted through the following methods:
GSA 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 — all while serving as models for sustainability and innovation.
Visit the Texas LPOE page for an overview of BIL projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
Sustainability opportunities
GSA will increase energy and water efficiency (including renewable energy and fossil fuel free measures), adhere to sustainable design principles, and minimize climate risk liabilities above the minimum performance criteria in a manner that is life cycle cost-effective.
Net-zero ready
80% fossil fuel-energy generated reduction
Green Proving Ground technology
LEED Gold/SITES Silver
Whole-building embodied carbon reduction
Community impact
GSA will fully modernize the port with a new administration building, new pedestrian processing lanes, new primary building, new passenger vehicle lanes, and new commercial vehicle inspection area. The project will help improve traffic flow and border security while decreasing wait times for travelers.
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