AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Two railroad crossings in the Amarillo area are set to receive millions of dollars in state funding as part of a statewide effort to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.
The Texas Transportation Commission recently approved $160.4 million in funding for rail grade separation projects across Texas. The funding comes from the Off System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, which was created by the 2025 Texas Legislature to help communities eliminate at-grade rail crossings.
Officials said in total, five projects across the state were selected for funding, including two located in the Amarillo district.
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One project will focus on the BNSF railroad crossing at Northeast 24th Avenue in Potter County. Another project will address the BNSF crossing on South Georgia Street just south of West Sundown Lane in Randall County…