1. The primary objective of the project is to design a grade separation that spans the bnsf rail yard, thereby mitigating the risk of vehicle train collisions and reducing traffic delays.2. The…

The Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration awarded the City of Superior $2,486,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Railroad Crossing Elimination program (CFDA 20.327) to design a grade separation spanning the BNSF Rail Yard in Superior, Wisconsin, thereby mitigating vehicle-train collision risk and reducing traffic delays.

The project will evaluate alternatives for grade separation, considering various alignments, lengths, and methods to select a cost-effective and efficient design. Deliverables include a Project Management Plan and final performance report, a project planning package, final National Environmental Policy Act documentation, and a preliminary engineering design set. The City of Superior, BNSF, and Northern Pacific Railroad are intended beneficiaries. Performance of work occurs in Superior, Wisconsin, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2028. This is a Project Grant assistance type with funding obligated as reimbursement upon achievement of project milestones.

1. The primary objective of the project is to design a grade separation that spans the bnsf rail yard, thereby mitigating the risk of vehicle train collisions and reducing traffic delays.2. The project will involve a thorough evaluation of alternatives for grade separation, considering various alignments, lengths, and methods, which will culminate in the selection of a cost effective and efficient design.3. The project's expected deliverables/outcomes include the submission of a PMP and a final performance report, a project planning package, final nepa documentation, and a PE design set. 4. Intended beneficiaries include the city of superior, bnsf and northern pacific railroad.