Norton Land Port of Entry, Vermont

The project will help CBP to more efficiently carry out their agency mission at the international border crossing between Norton, Vermont and Stanhope, Quebec. The shortcut link to this page is: gsa.gov/norton

A red brick and white-sided building, with a canopy extending out from the center entrance over two lanes, with two vehicles nearby and a two-lane highway to the right with a stop sign next to it

LPOE details

Fact sheet: Norton LPOE fact sheet [PDF - 126 KB]

Address: VT-114, Norton, VT 05907

Year constructed: 1933

Port size: 1.5 acres

Estimated Budget: $25–$35 million

Primary tenants:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Current status

The acquisition process to bring on contractors to perform construction manager as advisor (CMa) and architect/engineer (A/E) services is underway with an anticipated award by early 2023. Three-phase power and geothermal heat studies are in progress.

Environmental review

The acquisition process to bring on a contractor to assist with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process is underway with an anticipated award of March 2023.

Project timeline

Planning Design Construction

NEPA
February 2025

Design award
March 2023

Design services
February 2024

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

We 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.

Last Reviewed: 2023-05-03