Project Grant 69A36526420980FSPCT
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $215 million Project Grant effective January 1, 2026, for the TIME-1 Project rail infrastructure improvements. This award funds a portion of the first construction contract package (Contract A), which encompasses the construction of approximately 141 catenary pole foundations, the addition of three new cross-overs to CP-257, replacement of the Longbrook Avenue Bridge, and installation of...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $55 million to the Connecticut Department of Transportation on June 1, 2025, under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (CFDA 20.326) to complete project development, environmental review, and final design for comprehensive rail infrastructure improvements on the New Haven Line. The project scope includes reconstruction of seven rail overpass bridges, track realignment and superelevation...
- The Department of Transportation Connecticut (CTDOT) received a $149,150,000 federal Project Grant on January 1, 2025 from the Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.326 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail) to fund the repairs and improvements to the Devon Bridge. The project will enable the bridge to remain in service for another 10-15 years until it can be fully replaced. The grant will cover the costs of NEPA compliance, preliminary engineering, final design, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) a Project Grant totaling $1.486 billion under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program (CFDA 20.326) on April 1, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of October 31, 2031. The project deliverable is the replacement of an existing deteriorated bridge spanning the Connecticut River while maintaining the two-track configuration and existing...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $18,750,000 Project Grant to the Department of Transportation Connecticut to replace three deteriorating railroad bridges along the Northeast Corridor in Norwalk, CT. This grant funding is provided through the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534). The key activities to be performed under this grant include: Full demolition and replacement of Bridge No. 03691R over East Avenue,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) $29 million on May 1, 2025, under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (CFDA 20.326) to complete project planning and alternatives development for the Saugatuck River Bridge replacement. This planning grant, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2029, will deliver conceptual designs and feasibility analyses for replacing the...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) $15 million in Block Grant funding effective October 1, 2025, to support the TIME-1 Project, a multi-phase rail infrastructure modernization initiative along the Bridgeport-Stratford corridor. This award funds the construction of approximately 141 catenary pole foundations as part of Contract A, the initial phase of the larger TIME-1 Project. The grant supports...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $19.25 million to the Connecticut Department of Transportation under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (CFDA 20.326) on June 1, 2025. The project will be completed by July 31, 2029, and involves final design and construction of critical communication and security infrastructure upgrades along the New Haven Line (NHL) main line and the Cos Cob Moveable Bridge. Specifically, the project...
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $3.0 million Project Grant under the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program (CFDA 20.327) on May 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2028. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive preliminary design for the Danbury Branch Grade Crossing Engagement, Planning, and Consolidation Program, which will target safety enhancements at four grade crossings along Metro-North Railroad's Danbury...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $500,000 Project Grant under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (CFDA 20.327) on May 1, 2025, for planning, environmental review, and design activities related to grade crossing improvement in Wallingford, Connecticut. The grant supports the feasibility study and preliminary design phase for eliminating an at-grade railroad crossing (Crossing #500637X at...
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a Project Grant of $307.4 million on October 1, 2025, to fund the comprehensive design and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities for a full replacement railroad structure crossing. The project encompasses design progression from preliminary (15%) through final (100%) design phases, with ultimate completion targeted for April 30, 2030. The design effort will be guided by two primary objectives: enhancing safety for train operators and passengers traversing the structure and ensuring the safety of watercraft users below, while simultaneously maintaining train frequency and reliability for Metro-North commuter service, Amtrak, and freight operators (CSX). CTDOT will establish the engineering scope necessary to deliver a replacement structure designed to achieve a 100-year service life, benefiting Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad commuter service, and Class 1 and Class 2 freight rail operations. This project represents a significant federal investment in critical multimodal transportation infrastructure that supports both passenger and freight rail corridors in Connecticut.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $245.9m | 2/12/26 |