U.S. General Services Administration
San Luis I Land Port of Entry
The port experiences much higher traffic volumes than it was originally designed to accommodate. Furthermore, the port’s facilities are significantly undersized and require upgrading to meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s current mission requirements. The modernization and expansion project will improve efficiencies and traffic flows, reduce wait times, increase CBP’s processing capacity and operational security by effectively deploying the latest technology to identify high risk activity and shipments and combat drug trafficking.
The project includes site development and infrastructure, expanding northbound privately owned vehicle lanes from eight to 16, primary and preprimary vehicle inspection canopies, and secondary vehicle processing area. Southbound privately owned vehicle improvements include expanded southbound facilities with fixed inspection infrastructure for CBP’s mission, primary and secondary inspection and processing building, and employee parking. It also includes increased pedestrian inspection lanes from 10 to 14 as well as a new administrative facility to support the CBP mission.
LPOE details
Fact sheet (English): San Luis I Land Port of Entry [PDF - 2 MB]
Fact sheet (Spanish): Garita de San Luis I [PDF - 2 MB]
Address: 431 Main St. San Luis, AZ 85349
Year constructed: 1984
Port size: 15.9 acres
Budget: $307.5 million
(FY 2020 appropriations and partial BIL funds)
Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Current status
In September 2022, GSA awarded a design-build contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the modernization and expansion project. With the National Environmental Process Act (NEPA) processes and final design already complete, the project team started construction in May 2023 and hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in June 2023.
Environmental review
GSA conducted an environmental impact statement for the project with input from the public via public meetings and comments. The EIS documents are available for review.
Local updates
Apr. 26, 2023, GSA officials brief community stakeholders and civic leaders on the port modernization and expansion project. The slides [PDF - 6 MB] are available for review.
Traffic advisories
- Two temporary northbound vehicle exits were created to maintain northbound vehicle flow at its current capacity and provide access to Main Street and William Brooks Avenue until Fall 2025. At that time, the new northbound vehicle inspection facility will open with exits at William Brooks Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
Project news
June 27, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration breaks ground on $308 million port modernization and expansion project through Investing in America Agenda
Dec. 19, 2022
GSA Administrator Visits Arizona to Announce First Inflation Reduction Act Projects at Federal Facilities
Oct. 4, 2022
GSA Awards Design-Build Contract for San Luis I Land Port of Entry Modernization and Expansion Project
Sept. 7, 2022
GSA to enclose former Friendship Park site in San Luis, Arizona
Feb. 25, 2022
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds San Luis I Port Modernization and Expansion Project
President Biden and U.S. General Services Administration Announce Major Land Port Projects funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Project timeline
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Environmental impact statement
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Design-build award
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Construction start
Substantial completion
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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 — all while serving as models for sustainability and innovation.
Visit the Arizona LPOE page for an overview of BIL projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
Sustainability opportunities
We 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.
Community impact
The San Luis I LPOE is a major regional economic engine for the city of San Luis and Yuma County, supporting its agricultural and retail industries. This project expands and modernizes the entire port, providing state-of-the-art facilities for the CBP operations in San Luis. The project will also improve efficiencies and traffic flows, reduce wait times, increase CBP’s processing capacity and operational security by effectively deploying the latest technology to identify high risk activity and shipments and combat drug trafficking.