DOUGLAS – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, and Mayor Jose Grijalva, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Douglas Land Port of Entry. This project is now a reality thanks to federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act – both supported by Gallego – in addition to years of collaboration between local, state, and federal officials.
“Today’s groundbreaking is proof that smart federal investments pay off. Modernizing our ports of entry doesn’t just improve security and efficiency – it creates jobs, expands trade, and fuels our economy. The Douglas Port of Entry is already the second-largest commercial port in Arizona and a vital engine for our state’s prosperity. That’s why I was proud to help secure this funding in the bipartisan infrastructure bill – by continuing to invest in border infrastructure, we’re strengthening communities across the state and setting the stage for long-term growth,” said Senator Gallego.
“For decades, leaders in Douglas, Cochise County, and Arizona have called for a new commercial land port of entry in Douglas, and it has been a top priority for me in Congress,” said Senator Kelly. “This groundbreaking is the result of local, state, and federal collaboration and a win for Arizona’s economy. The port will help secure our border, open doors for new businesses, and facilitate hundreds of millions of dollars in trade.”
“This groundbreaking marks a new chapter for Douglas,” said Mayor Grijalva. “The new Land Port of Entry will modernize our border infrastructure, boost regional trade, and create lasting economic opportunities for our community. We’re investing in Douglas’s future as a premier gateway between the United States and Mexico.”
9/5/25