GSA Advances Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry Project

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a milestone for the Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry expansion project. The Final Environmental Assessment with a Finding of No Significant Impact has been completed, clearing the way for the next phase of modernization. Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2028.

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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has completed the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry expansion and modernization project. This signifies a major step forward, allowing the project to proceed to its next phase, with construction slated to commence in the summer of 2028. The agency selected the proposed site modernization and expansion as the best option to meet mission demands without significant environmental impacts.

This announcement serves as an informational update regarding the project's progress. While no immediate compliance actions are required for external entities, the completion of the environmental review and the upcoming construction phase indicate continued federal investment in border infrastructure. Regulated entities involved in cross-border trade may eventually see updated facilities and potentially altered operational procedures at this port of entry once construction is complete.

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March 12, 2026
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GSA Advances the Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry Project

COBURN GORE, Maine – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that a major milestone has been reached for the Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry (LPOE) expansion and modernization project.

GSA has completed the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This important step clears the way for the next phase in this project.

“By advancing the Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry project, GSA continues to deliver on President Trump’s border security directives,” said GSA Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch. “The completed environmental assessment allows us to move forward in building a modernized facility, meeting our federal client’s current and future needs.”

During this process, GSA considered public feedback received during the Draft EA public comment period. The Final EA and FONSI can be accessed from GSA’s project website under the ‘Environmental Review’ section at: GSA.gov/coburngore.

The agency selected the proposed site modernization and expansion for implementation, since it best meets the mission demands and operational requirements without significant impacts on the resources analyzed in the Final EA.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2028.

For more information, please email GSA at coburngore.lpoe@gsa.gov.

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.

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Last updated: Mar 12, 2026

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