U.S. General Services Administration
Rouses Point Land Port of Entry
The new Rouses Point LPOE modernization replaces the existing LPOE which is located approximately one-half mile south of the border. The new LPOE will improve important border security, CBP operations, and CBP Officer safety requirements in a number of areas. This project will facilitate the development of one of only three international rail passenger crossing points in the U.S., and will be the only location that enables passenger inspections at the LPOE. Sustainability objectives include carefully designing the LPOE to minimally disturb the ecology of the regulated wetland on which it is situated, designing an all-electric net-zero energy-ready facility that includes geothermal heating and cooling, and using carbon sequestering mass-timber building materials.
LPOE details
Address: 19 St Johns Hwy, Rouses Point, NY 12979
Year constructed: 1931
Port size: 81 acres
Budget: $25–$30 million
Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Average yearly border crossings:
42,000 personal vehicles
85,000 commercial vehicles
2,000 pedestrians
Current status
Following two global community engagement and scoping meetings, and two peer reviews under the GSA Design Excellence program, the concept design was approved March 24, 2023. The focus is on incorporating suggestions from the community, and freight and passenger railroad requirements. Concurrent activities include concept design phase scope and cost alignment; wetland disturbance mitigation planning with state and federal regulatory authorities; and development of the environmental assessment report in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Project news
June 10, 2022
U.S. General Services Administration Awards Contract to Woman-Owned Small Business for Rouses Point Land Port of Entry
Project timeline
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Enhanced feasibility study
Environmental and site needs
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Design award
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Construction award date
Substantial completion
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
We received $3.4 million 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.
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Sustainability opportunities
This project will result in an all-electric, high-performing, energy efficient LPOE with the objective of capitalizing on net-zero energy technologies, including geothermal heating and cooling, and photovoltaic. This EISA 438-compliant project is planning to include greywater recycling as part of its sustainability approach. The new LPOE plans to use timber framing and other sustainable, carbon sequestration technologies, along with a focus on specifying the use of reduced carbon building materials.
Community impact
This project will improve the connection between the local communities and commercial metropolitan areas of both countries and on both sides of the border, which will improve the conditions for economic, cultural, and familial connections. The people who live along the border depend on this cross-border community engagement, often crossing through the ports daily for jobs, mutual aid, and everyday life.