Installation of new railroad warning devices on W 13TH ST (MUN 4135) and metra station pedestrian crossing at illinois central tracks in lockport

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a $1,400,000.00 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. The grant will fund the installation of new railroad warning devices, including 4-quadrant automatic flashing LED light signals with bells, vehicle and pedestrian gates, and a remote monitoring system, at two railroad crossing locations in Lockport, Illinois - W 13th Street (AAR DOT # 289755V at RR MP 32.89) and the Metra station pedestrian crossing at the Illinois Central Railroad (AAR DOT # 850294H at RR MP 32.85). This project aims to enhance safety and improve the reliability of railroad crossings through the deployment of advanced warning and control systems.

Project description

Installation of 4-quadrant automatic flashing led light signals with bells, vehicle and pedestrian gates controlled by constant warning time circuitry with event recorder and remote monitor system on W 13TH ST (MUN 4135) and metra station pedestrian crossing at illinois central railroad (CN) in lockport. W 13TH ST - AAR DOT # 289755V RR MP 32.89 pedestrian - AAR DOT # 850294H RR MP 32.85