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The Kenneth G. Ward Land Port of Entry is a limited-service port of entry, operating 16 hours daily serving personal vehicles, buses, and limited commercial truck traffic between Lynden, Washington and Aldergrove, British Columbia. It is no longer able to meet the operational needs of Customs and Border Protection with an acute impact on international commerce. The port’s limited commercial capability results in unbalanced demand and escalating wait times at other commercial ports throughout Western Washington. The expansion project will expand and separate personal vehicle traffic and commercial screening operations, possibly allowing for a 24-hour, full-service port operations. When completed, the port at Lynden will feature five personal vehicle lanes and four commercial processing lanes.
In December 2024, GSA published the Record of Decision related to the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Kenneth G. Ward and Sumas Land Ports of Entry. See the Environmental review section for more information.
Environmental review
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. General Services Administration announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the modernization and expansion of the Kenneth G. Ward (Lynden) and Sumas Land Ports of Entry in Washington.
Project development study November 2023–December 2024
Design-build award November 2025
Start September 2026
Substantial completion November 2028
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Next solicitation opportunity is expected in 2025.
Local updates
GSA is hosting informational community meetings regarding the Sumas and Lynden land ports of entry modernization projects on a quarterly basis. Presentation materials from previous meetings are available below.
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 Washington LPOE page for an overview of IIJA projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
Community impact
The project aims to upgrade the port so it has the capacity to operate 24-hours. This would alleviate traffic congestion here and at the nearby Sumas Land Port of Entry. The project will help improve traffic flow and border security while decreasing wait times for travelers.
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