What will become of Trump s border wall? The Week Staff
December 13, 2020
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In its final weeks, the administration is rushing to complete more of its signature border barriers. How much got built? Here s everything you need to know:
How long is the wall today? President Trump inherited 654 miles of border structure along America s 1,900-mile border with Mexico. Over four years, he s constructed 415 miles, although of that total, only about 25 miles cover areas that had no previous barriers. The rest replaced or reinforced existing structures. In the most heavily fortified places, the barrier consists of two walls of concrete and steel bollards up to 30 feet high separated by a paved road. In recent months, the pace of work has surged. Right now, 11 private contractors under the auspices of the Army Corps of Engineers are working around the clock to add at lea