Railroad crossing assessment carlsbad rail line phase II - lake arthur to loving

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $417,329.34 to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transit and Rail Division on May 21, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant supports Phase II of the Railroad Crossing Assessment for the Carlsbad Rail Line, specifically evaluating corridor railroad crossings between Lake Arthur and Loving, New Mexico for potential safety improvements. The project involves a comprehensive assessment of railroad crossing infrastructure to identify and recommend safety enhancements along this corridor.

As part of NMDOT's broader portfolio of federal transportation infrastructure projects, this award leverages Highway Planning and Construction funding to address critical railroad crossing safety—an eligible activity under CFDA 20.205 that supports multimodal transportation network improvements and safety enhancements. The evaluation work will inform future infrastructure investments and safety upgrades to protect the traveling public at these critical transportation intersections in southeastern New Mexico.

Project description

Evaluate corridor railroad crossings for safety improvements