124TH AVE at grand ELK railroad in martin township, allegan county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation $332,395.16 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 8, 2025, to upgrade lighting systems and install gates at the Grand Elk Railroad crossing located at 124th Avenue in Martin Township, Allegan County, Michigan. This formula grant supports critical safety infrastructure improvements at the rail-highway grade crossing, addressing the FHWA's commitment to enhancing transportation safety through targeted capital investments in existing transportation networks.

The project deliverables include the installation of modern lighting fixtures and protective gating mechanisms at the crossing to improve visibility and control vehicle access during rail operations. As a state-administered formula grant under the Federal-aid Highway Program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for this project was allocated to Michigan based on statutory formulas rather than competitive selection, reflecting MDOT's established capacity to execute transportation infrastructure improvements in accordance with FHWA stewardship and oversight requirements.

Project description

Upgrade lights and install gates at grand ELK railroad in martin township, allegan county