CBP, GSA FAST-TRACK $535M OTAY MESA EAST PORT OF ENTRY VIA DONATIONS PROGRAM

CBP and GSA finalized Donation Acceptance Agreements with Caltrans and SANDAG to move the $535M Otay Mesa East Port of Entry into construction, part of a $1.3B regional project. The partnership model aims to expand capacity, strengthen security, and cut wait times while reducing direct federal costs. The move aligns with CBP’s mid-2025 push to expand services through external partnerships and reimbursable programs.