Railroad crossing improvements for the installation of cantilever with gates, bells, and signals, mast mounted signals with bells and gates, signs, MA

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Alabama Department of Transportation $1,122,428.87 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to improve railroad crossing safety at the intersection of Moffett Road and an unnamed railroad (DOT No. 304231A). The project, awarded on September 17, 2025, will deliver cantilever-mounted signals with bells and gates, mast-mounted signals with bells and gates, signage, and related markings and legends at the crossing location. Work is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2029.

This formula grant supports critical transportation infrastructure improvements focused on enhancing safety at grade crossings, consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's mandate to fund highway-related safety improvements. The Alabama Department of Transportation, operating through its Office Engineer Division, will execute the project as the primary awardee and is responsible for managing all aspects of design, materials procurement, construction oversight, and quality assurance in accordance with federal requirements and FHWA division office approvals.

Project description

Railroad crossing improvements for the installation of cantilever with gates, bells, and signals, mast mounted signals with bells and gates, signs, marking and legends at moffett road and ALE railroad, DOT no. 304231A, REF. No. 1578