Washington avenue @ cmrr crossing gates, flashing lights, bells and surface replacement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $756,735.00 to the New York State Department of Transportation on May 19, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The project involves upgrades to the Washington Avenue at-grade railroad crossing with the Catskill Mountain Rail Road line in New York. Deliverables include the installation of electronic signaling infrastructure (signs, gates, flashers, and bells), updated circuitry and signals, and replacement of the driving surface at the crossing. This project is part of a larger group initiative designated as SRRX20.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance for highway-related infrastructure improvements, including safety enhancements at railroad crossings. As a formula grant administered through New York's State Department of Transportation, funding allocation is based on statutory formulas established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the state DOT maintains primary responsibility for project execution and oversight in accordance with federal requirements and stewardship agreements.

Project description

This project will upgrade to electronic signs, gates, flashers, bells, circuitry and signals. The project will also replace the driving surface for the at-grade railroad crossing of washington avenue at the catskill mountain rail road line. Stip reference: part of group project SRRX20.