Union pacific railroad and railroad street in topeka

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a Formula Grant of $566,105.60 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 5, 2029. The project scope involves upgrading the crossing device at the Union Pacific Railroad and Railroad Street intersection in Topeka, Kansas. This work represents a safety improvement initiative designed to enhance railroad crossing infrastructure and protect vehicular and pedestrian traffic at this critical transportation intersection.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state transportation agencies for highway and related transportation infrastructure improvements, including safety enhancements. KDOT, as the prime recipient, is responsible for administering this project through its standard transportation planning and project delivery processes. Railroad crossing upgrades fall within the program's eligible activities, addressing both safety and infrastructure preservation objectives. The project timeline spans approximately four years, allowing for design, engineering, permitting, and construction completion of the crossing device upgrade.

Project description

Scope: upgrade crossing device location: union pacific railroad and railroad street in topeka