Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has finalized plans for a 175-mile border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in West Texas, covering Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties. The project, divided into three segments—Big Bend 1, 2, and 3—will feature 30-foot-high steel bollard walls, with contracts awarded to Barnard Construction ($1 billion for Big Bend 1 and $960.4 million for Big Bend 3) and Fisher Sand and Gravel ($1.2 billion for Big Bend 2). A $4.4 million contract was also given to Tierra Right of Way Services for environmental and cultural monitoring in Big Bend 3. Completion is expected by 2027. Big Bend National Park will not receive a 30-foot wall, according to CBP, though a separate $1.7 billion contract covers vehicle barriers, surveillance technology, and patrol roads under the Big Bend 4 project. This segment spans from Madera Canyon Campgrounds to the Rio Grande’s Lower Canyons. The public comment period for land acquisition in the affected areas closed on May 22 after multiple extensions. Landowners began receiving notices from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in February, marking the start of real estate acquisition for CBP. The contracts reflect President Trump’s ‘Smart Wall’ initiative, which combines physical barriers with advanced surveillance. CBP confirmed no high wall will be built within the national park but acknowledged enhanced security measures will be implemented along the border. The timeline for construction remains unclear beyond the 2027 completion target, with ongoing adjustments to the plan. Opposition has grown among local residents and environmental groups concerned about ecological and cultural impacts in the remote Big Bend region.