Austin, Texas – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved a major investment aimed at improving safety and reducing traffic delays across the state, allocating $160.4 million in state funding for rail grade separation projects in several high-traffic areas. The move is expected to address long-standing issues where roadways and rail lines intersect, often creating dangerous conditions and congestion for drivers.
The funding comes through the Off System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, a relatively new initiative approved by the Texas Legislature in 2025. The program focuses on helping local governments eliminate at-grade crossings, which are intersections where trains and vehicles share the same path. These crossings are often linked to accidents, delays, and disruptions to emergency services.
Five projects across Amarillo, Houston, Laredo, and San Antonio have been selected through a detailed scoring and review process. These projects aim to separate rail lines from roadways, allowing both to operate independently and more safely…