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U.S.-Mexico border barrier types

The different types of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, including primary and secondary barriers

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Jan 14, 2026
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How many miles of new border wall had been completed, under construction, and planned by the end of 2025 according to CBP?

By CBP’s public accounting, roughly 400 miles of “new” border wall system had been completed during 2025, while additional projects and contract awards during the year put hundreds more miles into con...

Jan 19, 2026
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How many total miles of border barriers existed before 2025 and how were they counted?

By most official counts used by the U.S. government before January 20, 2025, there were roughly 719–744 miles of installed barrier described as “primary” and “secondary” fencing along the U.S.–Mexico ...

Jan 20, 2026

What sections of the border wall remain incomplete and which areas are prioritized for future construction?

Roughly one-third of the U.S.–Mexico border remains without continuous pedestrian-style barrier, and federal agencies are prioritizing a mix of new bollard fencing, secondary barriers and detection “S...

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