Fort Fairfield Land Port of Entry, Maine

The modernization project will help Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to more efficiently carry out its agency mission at the international border crossing between Fort Fairfield, Maine, and Carlingford, New Brunswick. These upgrades will accommodate the current technologies and equipment utilized by CBP, and will allow for enhanced traffic management and flow. The shortcut link to this page is: gsa.gov/fortfairfield

Three-part white and red brick building with a cover over two drive-through lanes, a stop sign and flags

LPOE details

Fact sheet: Fort Fairfield LPOE fact sheet [PDF - 187 KB]

Address: 4 Boundary Line Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742

Year constructed: 1934

Port size: 1.65 acres

Estimated Budget: $35–$45 million

Primary tenants: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Current status

The Construction Manager as an Advisor (CMa) contract was awarded in February 2023.

Environmental review

A National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contractor is currently onboard and is studying the proposed project plan.

Project news

Check out the latest Fort Fairfield LPOE project news, here as it becomes available.

Feb. 28, 2023
GSA Awards Blanket Purchase Agreements for Construction Management and Consulting Services for Maine Land Port of Entry Projects

Jan. 9. 2023
GSA Awards Contract for National Environmental Protection Act Services for Maine Land Port of Entry Projects Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

May 4, 2022
Maine Residents and Businesses to See Increased Project Activity at Land Ports of Entry as GSA Begins Complex Building/Modernization Process

Feb. 25, 2022
Five Border Stations in Maine to be Built, Modernized Under Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Project timeline

Planning Design Construction

NEPA award
December 2022

Design award
December 2023

Construction start
July 2026

Substantial completion
May 2028

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.

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.

  • Net-zero ready
  • 80% fossil fuel-energy generated reduction
  • Green Proving Ground technology
  • LEED Gold/SITES Silver
  • Whole-building embodied carbon reduction

Community impact

This project will improve the conditions for economic, cultural, and familial connections. The people who live along the border depend on this deep, cross-border community engagement, often crossing through the ports daily for jobs, mutual aid, and everyday life.

Last Reviewed: 2023-05-02