The North Carolina State Port Authority (NCSPA) received a $2,211,390.50 project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) to replace outdated rail infrastructure at the Port of Morehead City, North Carolina. The grant funding will support replacing existing ballast and ties, turnouts, switches, and crossing surface treatments along 5,400 feet of track and 20,500 square feet of area to meet Class 1 track safety standards established by the Federal Railroad Administration. This infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance capacity and safety to support growth in offshore wind, automotive, and other priority sectors relying on the port. NCSPA will directly perform all grant activities without sub-awards. Expected outcomes include measuring increases in freight rail car and tonnage volumes transported through the port on a quarterly basis once upgrades are complete by the April 2028 deadline.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.7m | 5/12/23 |