The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $1,712,790 Project Grant under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program to the Candler County Industrial Authority in Georgia. The purpose of this award is to rehabilitate 12.3 miles of the Georgia Southern mainline to achieve FRA Class 1 track safety standards. The project scope includes installing new railroad ties, resurfacing the track, resurfacing two community crossings, replacing an existing culvert, and repairing an existing bridge by encasing the steel parts to prevent corrosion. The intended beneficiaries are the Georgia Southern Railway, the Metter community, and the general public through the ability to attract additional freight business locally and regionally. The award date is May 1, 2025, with a targeted completion date of January 31, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.1m | 6/4/25 |