Federal Register #2026-23077

USIBWC environmental review of Fort Hancock–El Porvenir International Bridge reconstruction

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission is reviewing a proposed reconstruction of the Fort Hancock–El Porvenir International Bridge in Texas. - Government buyer: United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (USIBWC). - Proposed project: Build a new bridge section on the U.S. side and connect it to the existing Mexican section, addressing structural integrity and safety concerns. - Design considerations: Generally match the existing bridge’s height, width, roadway, and sidewalk, and improve its floodgate. - Environmental review: The Draft Environmental Assessment considers the preferred reconstruction alternative and a no-action alternative, including potential effects on natural, cultural, and other resources. USIBWC determined an environmental impact statement is not required. - Opportunity status: This is an environmental review notice inviting public comments, not a request for bids or offers. No products, services, OEMs, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The USIBWC announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for reconstruction of the Fort Hancock-El Porvenir International Bridge in Hudspeth County, Texas. The proposed action is to construct a new bridge section on the U.S. side, tie it into the Mexican section, and address structural and safety issues. The assessment considered the preferred action alternative and a no-action alternative and evaluated potential impacts on natural, cultural, and other resources. Public comments may be submitted to the contact identified in the notice; an environmental impact statement will not be prepared.

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