Big Bend Border Project Rises | Amarillo News

Big Bend National Park is on edge as U.S. Customs and Border Protection quietly gears up for a major infrastructure push — no 30-foot wall, but a tech-heavy, road-and-barrier upgrade called the Big Bend Four project. While CBP insists construction hasn’t started and crews are just surveying storm-damaged roads, locals and advocates are spotting bulldozers and equipment already clearing land — raising alarms about wildlife and habitat disruption near Santa Elena Canyon. Even some Republicans are questioning the plan, with the Terrell County Sheriff favoring drones and patrols over vehicle barriers, arguing the terrain already does much of the work. CBP says this blended approach is essential for border security — but with gear already rolling in, critics are watching closely to see what’s really being built. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ded60d8af7ea554