The objective of the project is to close the existing norfolk southern railroad grade crossing of brush collegeroad (crossing #218516E) and replace IT with a grade separated crossing to carry brush…

The City of Decatur was awarded a $21,516,329 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration under the Railroad Crossing Elimination (CFDA 20.327) program. The objective of this grant is to close the existing Norfolk Southern Railroad grade crossing of Brush College Road and replace it with a grade-separated crossing to carry Brush College Road over the existing railway mainline tracks and Faries Parkway. This project will improve the safety and efficiency of the intersection for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians by eliminating the at-grade crossing and creating a new grade-separated interchange. The grant will fund project management, environmental reviews, right-of-way acquisitions, and construction activities to complete this infrastructure improvement project. The award period extends from May 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028.

The objective of the project is to close the existing norfolk southern railroad grade crossing of brush collegeroad (crossing #218516E) and replace IT with a grade separated crossing to carry brush college road over theexisting NS railway mainline tracks and faries parkway. The existing rail grade crossing at faries parkway andbrush college road is not protected by gates. Traffic signals are synchronized to turn red when a train isapproaching. The proposed project will improve the safety and efficiency of this intersection for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians by eliminating the at grade crossing and creating a grade separated crossing. The city of decatur (grantee) will complete the following deliverables: a project management plan and a finalperformance report. The project will result in a new grade separated interchange. The project beneficiariesinclude the city of decatur, illinois department of transportation (idot), and norfolk southern railway (NS).