Pritchard street - install flashing lights and gates

Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Virginia Department of Transportation $338,689 under the Railway-Highway Crossings Program (CFDA 20.285) on September 16, 2025, for the installation of flashing lights and gates at BCRR Crossing #465213V in Norfolk, Virginia. This highway-rail safety project (Priority Number 2022016) extends from 162 feet south of Miller Store Road to the crossing location and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2029. The project represents a formula grant allocation supporting infrastructure improvements to reduce hazards and enhance safety at the public railway-highway grade crossing.

The Railway-Highway Crossings Program, created in August 2025, funds projects that significantly reduce or eliminate hazards at public railway-highway grade crossings. The Pritchard Street project falls within the typical scope of program-funded activities, which include signal upgrades, gate installation, crossing device replacement, and related safety enhancements. The Virginia Department of Transportation serves as the primary recipient responsible for project implementation and completion within the established timeline.

Project description

Norfolk; from 162 feet south of miller store road; to bbrr crossing #465213V; construction- highway-rail safety project - priority number 2022016 - pritchard street - install flashing lights and gates at bcrr crossing #465213V in the city of norfolk.