Holden Canyon Connector Road
Border Patrol is proposing the improvement and construction of 12.62 miles of unpaved road in Holden Canyon on the Nogales Ranger District to address mobility and accessibility issues. Another 3.94 miles of road would be decommissioned.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Holden Canyon, approximately 0.65 miles North of US/Mexico border
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/22/2023 |
| Comment Period | 11/08/2024 |
| 04/25/2025 | |
| Objection Period Start | 04/25/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nogales Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Holden Canyon Connector Road
Decision Signed Date: 08/20/2025
Forests:
Coronado National Forest
Districts:
Nogales Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Santa Cruz
Legal Land Description:
023S, 010E, Sections 23, 24, 25, and 30
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Edwin Monin
303 Old Tuscon Road
Nogales, AZ 85621
928-635-8370
edwin.monin@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/25/2025