ELM avenue - upgrade existing cantilever flashing lights

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $235,792.00 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on August 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to upgrade existing cantilever flashing lights at a Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Railroad (NPBRR) crossing on Elm Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia. This formula grant supports safety infrastructure improvements at the designated railroad crossing #856058Y, located approximately 0.10 miles west of Route 239.

This project falls within the eligible safety improvement activities authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and represents a standard highway safety enhancement initiative typical of FHWA formula grant allocations to state departments of transportation. The upgrade to the cantilever flashing light system will enhance intersection safety and traffic control at the rail crossing, with the work to be performed in Portsmouth, Virginia. As the state transportation agency, VDOT administers the project in accordance with established federal-aid highway program requirements and FHWA oversight protocols.

Project description

Portsmouth: from: .10 miles west of route 239 to: at npbrr crossing DOT # 856058Y; upgrade existing cantilever flashing lights at npbrr crossing #856058Y on ELM avenue in the city of portsmouth.