Avenue R grade crossing at the uprr & scrra railroad xings, in the city of palmdale section 130 railroad-highway grade crossing hazards elimination

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (DOT FHWA) awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) a $1.1 million Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 11, 2022. The grant funding will support the Avenue R Grade Crossing project at the Union Pacific Railroad and Southern California Regional Rail Authority railroad crossings in the City of Palmdale. Specifically, the grant aims to eliminate hazards at the railroad-highway grade crossings through construction, preservation, and improvement activities. As part of this project, the City of Palmdale Public Works Department will receive sub-award funding to support related products and services in their jurisdiction. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides assistance to states for transportation projects including construction, preservation, and improvement of highways.