The Texas Transportation Commission on Feb. 26 awarded $160.4 million in grants for five grade separation projects in the Amarillo, Houston, Laredo and San Antonio areas.
TxDOT Rail Division Director Don Franks recently made a presentation about the projects before the commission in Austin, with the balance of funds from the new $250 million state grant program held in reserve to be announced for future projects, TRA officials said.
The largest award, for $58 million, will go toward a CPKC grade separation and safety enhancement project at Santa Maria Boulevard in Laredo…