Map Shows Border Wall Progress As New Work Begins
Summary
New construction has started on a 47.3-mile section of the border wall in West Texas, called the Big Bend 1 project. This work is part of President Donald Trump’s plan to expand physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite legal challenges and opposition from some landowners.Key Facts
- The Big Bend 1 project began installing new wall panels in Hudspeth County on September 15.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports completing 232.4 miles of border infrastructure since January 2025.
- The Smart Wall program uses $46.5 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for barriers, technology, and patrol roads.
- The Big Bend area has rugged land and private property, making continuous fencing difficult.
- CBP plans about 175 miles of primary barrier across three West Texas counties.
- Some landowners are opposing the build, challenging government use of eminent domain and environmental waivers.
- The Smart Wall includes cameras, sensors, lighting, patrol roads, and technology-only coverage.
- A coalition of landowners recently filed a federal lawsuit trying to stop border wall projects in the region.
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