U.S. Land Port of Entry at Alexandria Bay, New York

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Over 40 years old, problems will be resolved in a two-phase $215 million construction project that began in summer 2017. The completed land port will feature larger queuing and secondary inspection areas, more inspection lanes, and better-defined truck queuing and maneuvering areas in addition to many other enhancements. The finished project will increase the overall efficiency of the port and improve traffic flow.

  • To expand and modernize the U.S. land port of entry from Canada at Alexandria Bay, N.Y.
  • Sixth busiest crossing for U.S.-bound commercial vehicles on the U.S. - Canada border.
  • Located on Wellesley Island, New York, in the western straits of the St. Lawrence River.

TRAFFIC ADVISORIES

Check CBP's real-time traffic and border wait times at the Alexandria Bay land port of entry.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

GSA understands the impact Land Ports have on the local community. We foster close working relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and the agencies working from these unique locations.

  • Contract awarded to Northland/Cianbro Joint Venture
  • News Releases
  • Contracts in place:
    • Construction - Northland / Cianbro
    • Design - Morphosis Architect
    • Construction Management - Gilbane Building Company
    • Geotechnical Engineering - Wood, PLC
    • Art - Ann Hamilton Studios
  • Historic preservation/Section 106:
    • During the environmental assessment the state historic preservation office was engaged and consulted with as we performed archaeological investigations.
  • Environmental review - EA/NEPA:
    • Complete in 2009 - performed a full environmental assessment
    • Re-engaged the appropriate regulatory agencies in 2017

Tenant Agencies: DHS - Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, HHS - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. General Services Administration

MODERNIZATION AND EXPANSION

  • Mission: to inspect and process vehicles and individuals entering the United States from Canada.
  • Phase 1 includes construction of a commercial inspection warehouse with inspection bays, commercial inspection lanes (with split-level booths for either commercial or non-commercial), impound lot, and a portion of the elevated parking over the commercial side. Also includes acquisition of the two remaining necessary parcels of land
  • Phase 2 includes construction of a new main administration building, a new outbound inspection facility, a new veterinary services building, non-commercial inspection lanes, a new non-commercial secondary inspection plaza, new non-intrusive inspection buildings, and employee and visitor parking areas

SCHEDULED COMPLETION

  • September 2022 - Contract completion.
  • Change order and warranty will continue beyond September 2022.

COST AND FUNDING STATUS

  • Cost: $215 million
  • Congressional appropriations:​
    • Phase 1 funding appropriated in fiscal year 2016 budget
    • Phase 2 funding appropriated in fiscal year 2018 in the amount of approximately $133 million

DESIGN

View the project design details and renderings of the future land port.

Last Reviewed: 2022-09-07