This $7,320,000 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration on June 1, 2025, aims to enhance rail infrastructure at the Port Bienville Industrial Park in Hancock County, Mississippi. The key project activities include preliminary engineering, environmental review, final design, and construction of an eight-track classification yard and a 3,500-linear-foot intermodal switch lead. This infrastructure improvement project will increase railcar storage capacity, streamline rail operations, and support regional economic growth. The primary beneficiaries are local industries, rail operators, and communities relying on the enhanced logistics network. The grant recipient is the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, which is registered as a U.S. local government entity and has a track record of managing federal grant awards for transportation infrastructure development projects.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $7.3m | 6/11/25 |