The award funds project development and project implementation activities, including preliminary engineering, environmental review, final design, and construction, to evaluate and implement the…

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Wyoming Department Of Transportation $48,354,870 on October 1, 2025, under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CFDA 20.338) to fund preliminary engineering, environmental review, final design, and construction of a bridge overpass that will eliminate the College Drive at-grade rail crossing (USDOT No. 245617J) in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The overpass will separate vehicular traffic from BNSF Railway train movements, preventing hazardous material trucks from stopping in live traffic and removing gate arms, flashing signals, and regulatory testing requirements. The project will enhance both safety and rail efficiency while improving track integrity and reducing noise from train horns and signal bells. The work supports regional transportation plans and could enable future Front Range passenger rail service to Cheyenne.

Performance is scheduled through November 30, 2037. Wyoming Department Of Transportation functions as the prime recipient and will execute the project activities in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The award funds project development and project implementation activities, including preliminary engineering, environmental review, final design, and construction, to evaluate and implement the construction of a bridge overpass that will permanently close the college drive at-grade rail crossing (usdot no. 245617J). This overpass will separate vehicular traffic from bnsf railway (bnsf) train movements, enhancing both safety and rail efficiency. Removing the at-grade rail crossing will prevent hazardous material trucks from stopping in live traffic, and eliminate gate arms, flashing signals, and regulatory testing, ultimately improving track integrity. Residents will benefit from reduced noise, as train horns and signal bells will no longer be required. The project aligns with regional transportation plans and could support future front range passenger rail service to cheyenne.