The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded the City of Aberdeen, MS, a $4,000,000 Project Grant under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) to fund the construction of a 12,200-linear-foot rail spur. This rail spur will provide direct access between the Port of Aberdeen along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and the Kansas City Southern Railroad, enhancing freight movement and economic competitiveness in the region. The project includes site preparation, utility work, stormwater management, and the installation of rail ballast, ties, and turnouts. Key deliverables include completed engineering design, environmental assessment, and construction of the new rail infrastructure.
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