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Finalists for Bridge of the Americas Project to Be Announced Soon

KVIA•Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM•Gabrielle Lopez

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U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will reveal the finalists for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project during an 'Industry Day' event on July 27. This $500 million project, which began stakeholder engagement in August 2022, has progressed to a design-build phase, narrowing the contractors down to three. The event will take place at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Opportunity Center from 1-4 p.m., providing an opportunity for local businesses to connect with the shortlisted teams. Construction is expected to start in early 2028 and conclude by summer 2031, making this a significant development for the El Paso community.

Key Details: • Industry Day on July 27 from 1-4 p.m. at El Paso Community College Administrative Services Opportunity Center. • Opportunity for small businesses and contractors to meet the three finalists. • Construction projected to begin in early 2028 and finish by summer 2031.

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El Paso CountyU.S. General Services AdministrationVeronica EscobarAdam BaumanEl Paso Community College Administrative Services Opportunity Center

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