Mariposa Port of Entry Modernization

Objective

The modernization reduced congestion, improved security, and increased efficiency for commercial traffic. It also included supporting infrastructure such as SR-189 road upgrades ($134 million) to better connect the port to Interstate 19. Overall, the project strengthened cross-border trade, boosted regional economic growth, and enhanced the port’s capacity to meet rising demand. The Mariposa Land Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, is a critical component of the CANAMEX Corridor, a trade network linking Canada, the United States, and Mexico established under NAFTA

Description

The Mariposa Port of Entry Modernization in Nogales, Arizona, was a major infrastructure project designed to improve one of the United States’ busiest commercial border crossings. Completed in 2014, the project cost approximately $235–$250 million and expanded the facility to about 55 acres with 270,000 square feet of buildings. Key upgrades included additional inspection lanes, modern screening technology, and redesigned traffic flow systems, allowing the port to handle up to 1,300 trucks per day, compared to about 400 originally planned. The port now processes millions of vehicles annually and supports over $20–$30 billion in trade each year, particularly fresh produce imports (about 37% of U.S. supply from Mexico)

History

Major funding authorized through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

Finance