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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Port of Brownsville continues to make strong progress on the Cargo Dock 3 reconstruction project, with demolition now 95 percent complete, marking another significant milestone in the modernization of infrastructure along the port’s turning basin.
Originally built in the 1940s, Cargo Dock 3 served the port for nearly nine decades. Its reconstruction is critical to meeting modern safety and operational standards and to supporting larger vessels following the deepening of the Brownsville Ship Channel to 52 feet. The $40 million project is funded through a partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Maritime Division and the Brownsville Navigation District, including an $11.5 million Maritime Infrastructure Program grant awarded in 2023 as part of TxDOT’s historic $240 million statewide port investment.
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With demolition nearing completion, pile driving has begun, marking a major step forward in building the foundation of the new dock. Russell Marine is performing specialized welding services, and procurement of 495 coated steel piles, has been completed to support long-term durability. Existing concrete from the original dock is being repurposed as bank protection material, reinforcing the port’s commitment to sustainable construction practices.
Following pile installation, construction will continue with concrete decking and pavement, with project completion anticipated in 2027. Cargo Dock 3 is a key component of the Port of Brownsville’s long-term turning basin improvement plan and will enhance cargo-handling capacity, efficiency, and safety, supporting continued economic growth for the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and international trade partners.
Information source: Port of Brownsville
