GSA allocates US$10 million to modernize the Bridge of the Americas

EL PASO, TX – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has allocated nearly US$10 million to modernize the Bridge of the Americas, which connects El Paso, Texas, with Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects on human health.

On December 4, GSA awarded a US$9.9 million contract to global consulting firm Turner & Townsend Heery for pre-design services for modernization of the Bridge of the Americas land port of entry.

The firm will be responsible for developing proposals that will modernize the Bridge of the Americas facilities, with an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating human health impacts, and increasing the federal government’s mission readiness.

The project also includes new administration and inspection facilities, intended to better support federal inspection agencies responsible for safeguarding U.S. borders and facilitating trade.

“We are excited to move forward with the development of a plan to improve the Bridge of the Americas land port of entry facilities in conjunction with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and in partnership with the local community,” said Jason Shelton, regional administrator for GSA’s Greater Southwest Region.

This project is also slated to use sustainable building materials as part of a US$2 billion initiative stemming from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

GSA held a public meeting to discuss the project on Dec. 13. In response to the public’s request, GSA extended the public comment period until Feb. 23.

“We appreciate the community’s interest in GSA’s effort to improve this port of entry,” Shelton added.

Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2028 and be completed in the summer of 2031.