Scale of Plans for Big Bend’s Border Wall Revealed in New Documents
Summary
Federal contracting documents obtained by Newsweek describe plans for about 68.2 miles of secondary border barriers in the Big Bend region of West Texas, along with lighting and a surveillance system. The records are heavily redacted, so their exact contract coverage is unclear; an advocate said they may cover areas near Presidio and Big Bend Ranch State Park.Key Facts
- The documents describe approximately 68.2 miles of secondary barrier.
- Specifications call for poles with infrared and white lighting, wiring, fiber-optic cable and cameras.
- The proposed camera system is intended to provide continuous surveillance and include motion detection and measures to eliminate blind spots.
- The documents say contractors should position poles so cameras have a continuous view of the Rio Grande.
- The records do not clearly identify which contracts or locations they cover because CBP redacted much of the material.
- Big Bend Border Patrol Sector apprehensions fell from 37,266 in fiscal year 2021 to 3,096 in fiscal year 2025, according to CBP data.
- CBP has also proposed other barriers, roads and security systems in parts of the Big Bend region.
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