Granite Construction has secured a major federal contract valued at $495 million to deliver border infrastructure improvements in southern Texas, marking another significant win for the contractor’s growing federal portfolio.
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The award, issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, covers the LRT-4 Webb-Zapata project near Laredo and includes the construction of 27 miles of tactical infrastructure.
The large-scale project will involve a wide range of infrastructure components designed to enhance operational capacity and security along the southern border.
Granite’s responsibilities include:
The project reflects the increasing complexity of modern border infrastructure, which integrates transportation, surveillance and environmental considerations into a single coordinated system.
Work is expected to begin in April and reach completion by July 2027.
The contract represents a key milestone in Granite’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in federal infrastructure projects.
“Granite is focused on growing our portfolio of federal work, and the Webb-Zapata project is a major piece of that growth,” Granite Federal Division Vice President Curt Haldeman said. “Together, we continue to demonstrate our capabilities as a reliable partner on vital federal infrastructure projects.”
Granite has already established experience in border-related construction. In 2025, the company secured part of a $70 million contract to build several miles of barrier infrastructure in Hidalgo County, Texas—an award that marked an early project during Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Border infrastructure continues to be closely tied to federal policy priorities, particularly around immigration and national security.
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While border security remains a central issue for the current administration, recent policy shifts suggest a broader balancing act between enforcement strategies and political considerations. Infrastructure investments like the Webb-Zapata project highlight the ongoing role of construction firms in executing federal priorities on the ground.
Projects of this scale not only require heavy civil construction expertise but also extensive coordination across federal agencies, environmental regulators and local stakeholders. The integration of surveillance systems and durable infrastructure signals a move toward more technologically advanced border solutions.
For contractors like Granite, such projects offer long-term opportunities to strengthen relationships with federal clients while diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional transportation and public works.
As construction begins, the Webb-Zapata project is expected to contribute to regional infrastructure improvements while reinforcing Granite’s position in the federal contracting space. With completion targeted for mid-2027, the project will be a key benchmark in the company’s expanding portfolio of large-scale government work.
Originally reported by Joe Bousquin, Senior Editor in Construction Dive.
