Texas awards $160M in grants for 5 rail-crossing separation projects

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…

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