ANDRADE, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District is working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Yuma Sector to repair a 114-foot section of bollard-style border fence that fell over near the Andrade Port of Entry July 24.
The section of fence fell on to the Mexican side of the border. The initial indicators are that construction on the Mexican side of the fence undermined the foundation and led to the collapse. The section which fell landed atop empty construction equipment used in the excavation process. No one was reported injured. A 140-foot section of fence is also in danger of falling onto the Mexican side. The Border Patrol determined the collapsed fence is not related to tunnel activity.
A representative from the Corps of Engineers is on site monitoring the situation and the International Boundary and Water Commission and Mexican authorities are reviewing the incident. The CBP is considering the most efficient means of repairing the fence. Security has been increased at the scene until repairs are made. The District’s contractor, CJW Construction, is on site assessing the damage and beginning repairs.
Release no. 12-010