Union pacific railroad and griffin road in kansas city

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a Formula Grant in the amount of $626,250.00 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 18, 2025. This award supports the upgrade of crossing devices at the Union Pacific Railroad and Griffin Road intersection in Kansas City, Kansas, with work expected to be completed by September 5, 2029.

The project delivers safety and infrastructure improvements through the modernization of railroad crossing equipment and technology at this critical transportation intersection. As a Formula Grant administered under CFDA 20.205, the funding represents KDOT's statutorily allocated portion for eligible highway and transportation infrastructure projects within the state. The crossing device upgrade aligns with the program's emphasis on highway safety improvements and multimodal transportation network development, enhancing safety for both vehicular and rail traffic at this Kansas City location.

Project description

Scope: upgrade crossing device location: union pacific railroad and griffin road in kansas city