FRA Funds $35.3M Rail Overpass Project in Crawfordsville, Indiana
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What happened
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded funding to the City of Crawfordsville for the Market Street rail overpass under the Rail Crossing Elimination Grant Program. The awarded funds provide up to $35,300,800 for final design, Right-of-Way acquisition, and construction. This project will eliminate the at-grade crossing over CSX Transportation tracks in Crawfordsville for Market Street, US 136, SR 32, and SR 47. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $45 million, with match funding provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation, CSX Transportation, and the City of Crawfordsville.
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Why it matters
The crossing has historically caused lengthy blockages, which a study found cost local residents and businesses $2.67 million annually. The project is also expected to reduce the annual waste of nearly 56,000 gallons of gasoline and 11,000 gallons of diesel from idling vehicles.
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Who's involved
- Federal Railroad AdministrationAwarded the grant funding for the rail crossing elimination project.
- CrawfordsvilleThe city receiving the federal grant for the overpass construction.
- CSX TransportationThe railway system whose tracks the overpass will cross.
- Indiana Department of TransportationProvided match funding alongside the City of Crawfordsville and CSX Transportation.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CrawfordsvilleSpeculative
The City of Crawfordsville might see reduced operating costs due to decreased traffic delays and idling fuel consumption.
- Indiana Department of TransportationSpeculative
The Indiana Department of Transportation might see a reduction in costs associated with managing traffic disruptions at the crossing.
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The entities involved
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Indiana Department of Transportation
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Federal Railroad Administration
agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation
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Crawfordsville
city in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States
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CSX Transportation
railway system in the United States of America
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