Supporting Critical Infrastructure

The Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) provides funding for infrastructure improvements on certain federally designated roadways and other corridors that have a high volume of freight movement.

It encompasses projects that contribute to the efficient movement of freight on corridors with high volumes of freight. Projects impact on-dock rail, improve safety, reduce impacts to surrounding communities, reduce border wait times, and increase rail capacity.

More details about TCEP are available at the California Transportation Commission website.

Spotlight on TCEP Projects

State Route 11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry

This project is a joint venture between the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), Caltrans, and local and federal partners to create a 21st Century border crossing for the San Diego-Baja California region that will enhance regional mobility and fuel economic growth and bi-national trade. This border crossing plays an important role in bi-national trade as it is involved in 72% of California-Mexico truck trade and is #2 in the nation for total truck traffic.

The project will integrate innovative technologies, increase reliability of travel time, and reduce border crossing wait times and vehicular emissions, while enhancing cross-border travel and trade on both sides of the border. The new port of entry will be clean, green, and smart. The project is estimated to be completed in 2024 and is estimated to cost nearly $1 billion, with TCEP providing $42 million in funding.

Construction is currently underway on State Route 11 segment of the project. This work will improve State Route 11 and provide connector ramps to nearby highways. This will improve traffic flow, particularly for trucks, and will provide a seamless link from the border to California's highway system.

Key Benefits

  • Increased efficiency through interchangeable passenger / truck inspection lanes.
  • Reduced peak wait time by 50%.
  • Enhanced roadways with the installation of seamless approach roads.

Project Stats

2 Connector ramps
6 Lane-miles
1 Port of entry
1 Toll facility
2 Border wait time detection systems
1 CHP commercial vehicle enforcement facility

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