Railroad crossing improvements on CR 7085.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $129,049 to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on July 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund railroad crossing safety improvements. The project involves installation of a railroad crossing improvement safety signal on County Road 7085 between Gosling Road and Root Road/Hassler Road in Texas, in coordination with Union Pacific Railroad Company. This formula grant supports the FHWA's broader mandate to assist states in the construction, preservation, and improvement of highway infrastructure, with particular emphasis on transportation safety enhancements.

The railroad grade crossing safety initiative represents a critical component of the Federal-aid Highway Program's safety activities, which are eligible for funding regardless of roadway functional classification. As a state-administered program, TxDOT maintains responsibility for project oversight, design, and construction in accordance with applicable federal regulations and environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. The project is expected to enhance public safety at a critical transportation intersection by implementing advanced signaling technology at the railroad-highway crossing.

Project description

CR 7085 from gosling road to root road/hassler road. Railroad crossing improvement safety signal (union pacific railroad company).