Union pacific railroad and tyler street in topeka

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) $626,250 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 17, 2025, for the upgrade of the railroad crossing device at the Union Pacific Railroad and Tyler Street intersection in Topeka, Kansas. This formula grant, with an ultimate completion date of September 5, 2029, will deliver critical safety infrastructure improvements at this transportation corridor by modernizing the crossing warning and protection systems to enhance safety for both vehicular and rail traffic.

The project represents a targeted investment in railroad crossing safety, a recognized eligible activity under CFDA 20.205. As a state-administered program, KDOT will oversee project implementation and ensure compliance with applicable federal requirements, including environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and adherence to design, safety, and engineering standards. This crossing upgrade aligns with KDOT's broader portfolio of highway safety and multimodal transportation improvements funded through Federal Highway Administration assistance.

Project description

Scope: upgrade crossing device location: union pacific railroad and tyler street in topeka