PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Project is located in Imperial County about 1 mile south of State Route 7 at the USA/Mexico Border. The bridge near the border will be widened to add two new northbound truck lanes and two new northbound regular vehicle lanes to reduce delays at the border. The northbound pedestrian walkway will be improved and will include a new canopy to protect people who walk to the booths from the desert sun.

WHAT’S AHEAD?

The widening of the bridge (Phase 1) is scheduled to open in Fall 2023 for commercial traffic. Additional phases include additional passenger lanes and a new pedestrian crossing. The Project is tentatively scheduled for completion for early to mid 2024.

• The Project will widen the Bridge on its east side to minimize traffic impacts during construction and reduce construction costs.

• The project will add four northbound lanes; two commercial vehicle lanes and two passenger vehicle lanes.

• The existing northbound pedestrian walkway will be shifted to the west to facilitate the addition of the two new northbound passenger vehicle lanes.

• The Project will also add new concrete barriers and minor modifications to existing landscaping, drainage, signage, and lighting.