Project Grant 69A36524420690CRSNC

Award Date 7/1/24
Completion Date 3/31/29
Dollars Obligated $111M
Federal Grant Program
20.325
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Carolina, USA
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This federal Project Grant award of $111,285,000.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program (CFDA 20.325), aims to improve the safety and efficiency of the freight intermodal network on the CSXT National Gateway rail system in North Carolina.

The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include:

  • Extending the utility of three freight sidings in the Monroe, NC area
  • Constructing two grade separations to close two grade crossings near Waxhaw and Indian Trail
  • Closing one grade crossing at Ross Wright Road in Polkton
  • Rehabilitating track and bridge infrastructure, closing three grade crossings, and upgrading safety at 24 existing grade crossings in Wilmington, NC
  • Increasing freight speeds from 10 to up to 25 miles per hour through Wilmington while enhancing safety and efficiency for both rail and vehicle traffic.

The award was granted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division, a state government entity, with a period of performance from July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029.

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