Install afls & G at four crossings and replace crossing surface on one crossing in chicago illinois

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a $193,696.82 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on February 15, 2024. The grant is funding the installation of Automatic Flashing LED Signals with Gates and Bells controlled by AC track circuitry with event recorder and remote monitor systems at four railroad crossings in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, the grant is supporting the replacement of the crossing surface at one railroad crossing along Metra tracks in Chicago. This project aims to enhance safety and improve infrastructure for rail operations and vehicular/pedestrian traffic at these critical transportation locations.

Project description

Installation of automatic flashing led signals with gates and bells controlled by AC track circuitry with event recorder and remote monitor system on metra tracks in chicago, IL. Four crossings - 70TH ST (MUN 4700E) AAR DOT # 289529W RR MP 8.78, dorchester AVE (MUN 1140D) AAR DOT # 289531X RR MP 88.88, 71ST ST ( FAU 1538) AAR DOT # 289533L RR MP 8.94, and S. Dante AVE (MUN 1143I) AAR DOT # 289534T RR MP 8.97. Replace the crossing surface of one crossing on metra tracks in chicago, IL, dorchester AVE (MUN 1140D) AAR DOT # 289531X RR MP 88.88.