Project Overview

The San Ysidro LPOE is the busiest land port in the world. The existing, outdated 30-year-old 24/7

facility can no longer support nor enforce the missions of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP) operations. The Port currently processes an average of 50,000 northbound vehicles and

25,000 northbound pedestrians per day. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

predicts an increase in vehicle traffic at San Ysidro of up to 70% by the year 2030. SANDAG’s recent

study indicates substantial economic impacts of $8.4 billion in lost revenue to the region resulting

from increased wait times at the border. Given the delays at current traffic volumes, capacity of the

Port must be increased to accommodate regional growth.

The full build out of the project, is spread over three phases and consists of the demolition and new

construction of the Port, including primary and secondary inspection areas, administration building,

pedestrian building, and other support structures. Additionally a new southbound roadway with

inspection facilities will be constructed to connect with Mexico’s anticipated El Chaparral Port facility.

The expanded facility will consist of 225,000 square feet of building space, 30 northbound vehicle

lanes containing 60 double-stacked inspection booths, one bus lane, and six southbound vehicle

lanes. The latest in security and antiterrorism enhancements will also be included in the project to

improve operational efficiency and increase passenger and vehicular processing. The Government’s

goal is to provide a more efficient and secure Port while ultimately improving the overall traveler

experience.

Phase 1b is the next step of the overall Expansion & Reconfiguration.  Hensel Phelps Construction Co.’s contract will consist of the following (in no particular order):

ü  Headhouse Building with Port Operations

ü  Paving Vehicle Pre-Primary Inspection Area

ü  Vehicle Secondary Inspection Booth/Lanes with Canopy

ü  Narcotics/Seizures/Auto Breakdown Building

ü  Vehicle Impound Area

ü  Paving of Northbound Roadways West of Secondary Inspection and East of New Headhouse

ü  Mechanical Utilities Facilities for Buildings and Booths

ü  Demolition of the Existing Administration Building, Secondary Canopies and Old Pedestrian Bridge

ü  Northbound Vehicle Primary Inspection Facilities with Associated Canopy

o   (23 POV Lanes, 1 Bus Lane = 46 POV Inspection Booths, 1 Bus Inspection Booth)

The project seeks to modernize security systems and other facilities to meet heightened security

requirements, provide safe, secure, and efficient operational areas for the public and federal

employees, reduce mounting congestion, facilitate international commerce, and improve energy and

water efficiency.

 Phase 1b has several goals that it will be reaching for and include achieving at a minimum a USGBC LEED

 N.C.v.3.0 - Silver rating, creating 41% small business participation, and finally providing jobs for 45% minority and 6.9% females.