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Transportation, Infrastructure & Ports

Arizona Co-Chairs

Jennifer
Jennifer Toth

Director
Arizona Department of Transportation

Jaime Chamberlain
Jaime Chamberlain

President
Chamberlain Distributing, Inc.

Committee Collaborations

The Transportation, Infrastructure & Ports Committee promotes cross-border collaboration on infrastructure plans and projects at Arizona’s ports of entry and safer and more efficient transportation infrastructure in the region.

How to Get Involved

The AMC/CSEU binational committees are always looking for new members, passionate about strengthening the ties between Arizona and Mexico. As a committee member you will be surrounded by subject-area experts and business leaders from Arizona and Mexico, coming together to achieve common goals. Join a committee and help us shape policy, and exchange ideas and information through cross-border communication and collaboration.

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Committee Executive Summary

The Transportation, Infrastructure, and Ports of Entry Committee promotes cross-border collaboration through diverse binational plans, studies, and projects. The committee is advancing modernization projects at key Ports of Entry (POEs) in Arizona and Sonora to boost infrastructure, safety, and economic growth. Major projects include the expansion of the San Luis POE (completed by Q2 2029) and the new Douglas Commercial POE (expected January 2029), alongside ongoing design and planning for the Nogales DeConcini, San Luis Rio Colorado, and Agua Prieta facilities. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border commerce efficiency through upgraded state-of-the-art facilities on both sides of the border.

Action Plans

#1 – Ports of Entry: The ports of entry of San Luis and Douglas will be undergoing modernization and new build efforts, while San Luis Rio Colorado and Agua Prieta are the reciprocal projects in Sonora, Mexico. The Nogales DeConcini POE has completed a feasibility study to move forward for the modernization of that port as well. The region will benefit from a new system of state-of-the-art infrastructure attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and facilitating safe and efficient cross border commerce.

  • San Luis POE Modernization
    • Northbound lanes have increased from 8 to 16.
    • Three new southbound lanes have been added.
    • The egress location into Mexico has changed to allow for direct connectivity to Mexican highways.
    • Completion of the project is expected by Q2 of 2029.
  • New Douglas Commercial POE
    • Ground utilities are 99% complete on the compound.
    • Construction of vertical buildings is commencing.
    • The Construction of the ADOT and FMCSA colocation structures will begin in early 2027.
    • Completion of the construction is expected for January of 2029.
    • The construction for the connector road from SR 80 to the POE will begin in January 2027 and is scheduled to be completed in May of 2028.
  • Nogales DeConcini POE
    • The feasibility study has been completed.
    • The National Environmental Policy Act will kick off in summer of 2026
  • San Luis Rio Colorado POE
    • Mexico continues to work on the design with Mexican Customs (ANAM), at which time they can seek the proper funding for the project.
  • Agua Prieta POE
    • There has been movement with the land acquisition with the landowner. The design for the POE is underway and is expected to be completed in December 2026. Once the design is completed, Mexico will ask the federal government for funding for the Project.

 #2 – Branding our Ports Of Entry: The Transportation, Infrastructure, and Ports of Entry Committee has teamed up with the Economic Development Committee to acquire valuable data that will be used to brand our POE. Workforce development, infrastructure, connectivity, supply chain flow, and economic forecasts are among the data that has been compiled. Trade missions and international outreach is being planned for local border communities to participate in. Both Arizona and Sonora will be part of these initiatives.

#3 – San Luis Border Wait Time System: The Arizona border region currently does not benefit from an advanced border wait time system. The San Luis II Commercial POE will be the first to benefit from this technology. The goal of this system is to provide Mexican industry with real-time border wait time information. An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) has been signed between ADOT and the Greater Yuma Port Authority (GYPA). This IGA allows for the transfer of funds necessary for the purchase and installation of the equipment. The GYPA recently presented this project at the Arizona-Mexico Commission Plenary in Hermosillo.

#4 – Puerto Peñasco Safety Corridor: This is a 60-mile stretch of road on Mexico Federal highway 8, from the Lukeville POE to Puerto Penasco, accommodating tourists from Mexico and Arizona.  The goal of the corridor is to promote optimum road conditions, prioritizing safety and rigorous enforcement with the goal of reducing crashes, and promoting key tourist locations in Mexico. The Safety Corridor was activated during the July 4th weekend, which resulted in no injuries or fatalities. The ongoing efforts of the Safety Corridor will continue during holiday weekends.