Construction crews today began work on the next phase of border fence construction between the U.S. and Mexico near Ciudad Juarez, following the recent approval of the immigration budget.
Workers and heavy machinery were seen near the border, with plans to build over 11 kilometers (approximately 6.8 miles) of new barrier near Santa Teresa, Texas.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks announced on X that the new section of the border barrier spans 11 kilometers, as part of a plan supported by over $46.5 billion for infrastructure and migrant security, with an additional $45 billion allocated for migrant detention.
Breaking ground in El Paso, TX!
— Chief Michael W. Banks (@USBPChief) July 16, 2025
Border wall construction is officially underway — 7 miles planned and over 100 feet of steel already installed on Day One. These 30-foot panels are going up fast. Border security isn’t just a mission — it’s a priority. pic.twitter.com/ZQw8ObqL2S
He added that the project is progressing rapidly, with over 30 meters (approximately 98 feet) of steel structure installed on the first day.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem symbolically initiated the works in March. The goal, she stated, is to strengthen surveillance in border states.
The U.S. government has approved exemptions from environmental protection regulations to expedite construction, bypassing laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act.
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