City of lynchburg; route 29; bridge & approach over norfolk southern railroad (NSRR)

This $2.74 million Formula Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration will fund the replacement of a structurally deficient bridge and approaches over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Lynchburg, Virginia. Awarded on August 26, 2021, the funding will support construction activities for the City of Lynchburg's Route 29 project from 0.118 miles west to 0.096 miles east of the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing. The new bridge and approaches will address deficiencies and support transportation infrastructure preservation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This federal grant program aims to assist states in providing construction, preservation and improvement of highways through the Federal-aid Highway Program. The Virginia Department of Transportation will oversee delivery as the designated sub-awardee.

Project description

City of lynchburg, route 29; from 0.118 miles west of norfolk southern railroad to 0.096 miles east of norfolk southern railroad; construction to replace structurally deficient bridge on route 29 southbound lane and approaches over norfolk southern railroad.