The west virginia 2 (WV-2) corridor at-grade crossing assessment project (the project) will undertake a planning study to address safety, delays, and mobility concerns stemming from growth in rail…

The West Virginia Division of Highways received a $1.25 million Project Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (CFDA 20.327), awarded on May 1, 2025, with a completion date of January 31, 2027. The grant funds a comprehensive planning study to assess and address safety, mobility, and traffic delay concerns at six highway-rail at-grade crossings operated by CSX along a 38-mile corridor of WV-2 in Cabell and Mason Counties, West Virginia. The project will identify and prioritize needed improvements at these crossings to reduce vehicular accident rates and mitigate traffic disruptions caused by blocked crossings and increased rail traffic.

This initiative aligns with the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program's core objectives of improving safety and mobility at highway-rail grade crossings. As a planning and assessment project, it represents the preliminary phase of potential crossing improvement activities, which may eventually lead to grade separation, closure, or installation of protective devices and safety measures at the identified crossings.

The west virginia 2 (WV-2) corridor at-grade crossing assessment project (the project) will undertake a planning study to address safety, delays, and mobility concerns stemming from growth in rail traffic and new rail service at six highway-rail grade crossings located along a 38-mile portion of the WV-2 corridor in cabell and mason counties, WV. The project will identify and prioritize needed improvements at several CSX at-grade crossings located within a 38-mile portion of the WV 2 corridor. The project will improve safety by reducing vehicular accident rates and traffic delays due to blocked crossings.