BNSF Barstow International Gateway: 2026 Status
BNSF's $4B Barstow International Gateway rail hub won Barstow City Council approval in June 2026. A CEQA lawsuit is pending; construction could start late 2026.
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Rail, highway and land-development projects shaping the High Desert and Mohave County, with sources and current status.
BNSF's $4B Barstow International Gateway rail hub won Barstow City Council approval in June 2026. A CEQA lawsuit is pending; construction could start late 2026.
Brightline West plans High Desert stations in Apple Valley and Hesperia on its Las Vegas line. As of November 2026 it targets 2029 but awaits a $6B U.S. loan.
Cajon Pass I-15 update for High Desert commuters: truck lane planned for 2031, recent closures, alternate routes, freight rail and Brightline West status.
George Air Force Base in Victorville closed in 1992 and became Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA). See its history, Superfund cleanup and 2026 status.
Silverwood, the former Tapestry project in Hesperia, CA, is open and selling Phase 1 homes as of November 2026. Its history, lawsuit settlement and what's next.
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