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Original Date Announced
June 4, 2018CBP announces that the third U.S. border-wall construction project has started in San Diego, CA. The $147 million-dollar project will replace approximately 14 miles of scrap metal wall with an 18-to-30 foot bollard-style wall topped with an anti-climbing plate. [ID #326]
CBP Press Release: Border Wall Construction Starts in San DiegoEffective Date
June 4, 2018Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: CBPAssociated or Derivative Policies
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Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
Border Wall Construction Project Starts in San Diego Sector
Commentary
With border wall funding still in question, construction finished on Calexico barrier
The estimated $18 million project replaced just over two miles of 1990s barrier made of Vietnam War landing mats with 30-foot bollards, posts placed close together to restrict entry but allow for agents to see through. The new structure goes from Calexico’s new port of entry next to the New River past the Gran Plaza outlets to an agricultural area west of Calexico’s downtown. Go to article on sandiegouniontribune.com