Commerce boulevard crossing

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) a Formula Grant of $523,924.00 on May 14, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds the installation of railroad safety infrastructure at the Commerce Boulevard crossing in Pittston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the project delivers railroad lights, gates, bells, circuitry, and associated housing structures on new Commerce Boulevard and New Hanover Street to enhance crossing safety and compliance with federal railroad safety standards.

This award represents typical FHWA formula grant activity supporting highway safety improvements and infrastructure enhancements at grade-crossing locations. Highway safety activities, including railroad crossing upgrades, are eligible expenses under the Highway Planning and Construction program regardless of functional road classification. The formula grant mechanism allocates federal-aid highway funds to states on an annual basis, with PennDOT selecting projects within its funding categories and subject to FHWA division office approval prior to project commencement.

Project description

Installation of railroad lights, gates, bells, circuitry and housing on new commerce boulevard, new hanover street, pittston township, luzerne county.