The United States is expected to complete the primary southern border wall by the end of 2027, marking a major milestone in one of President Donald Trump’s signature national security initiatives.

Speaking Tuesday at a Center for Immigration Studies event in Washington, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said the reinforced barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border is on track to be finished within the next year and a half.

According to Scott, the wall is designed to extend from San Diego to the Gulf of Mexico, with certain sections excluded where officials have determined that a physical barrier is not necessary.

“The primary border wall will be done by the end of 2027,” Scott said.

The project has long been a central component of President Trump’s border security strategy, aimed at strengthening control over illegal crossings and improving the ability of law enforcement to secure the nation's southern frontier.

Scott noted that decisions regarding gaps in the wall are intentional and based on operational assessments rather than oversight. In areas where geography or other factors provide sufficient security, officials have determined that additional construction is unnecessary.

For supporters of stronger immigration enforcement, the announcement represents significant progress toward fulfilling a promise that has shaped the national debate on border security for years. Critics doubted the project could ever be completed, but construction continues to move forward as federal authorities work toward the 2027 target date.

With the finish line now in sight, the administration views the wall as a key part of a broader effort to secure the border, support law enforcement, and reinforce America's sovereignty. For many Americans who have called for stronger border protections, the completion of the project will mark the realization of a promise that refused to be abandoned.