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      Railroad Safety Improvement Projects

      43rd Avenue and Camelback Road and 19th Avenue and McDowell Road

      The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced $7.1 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program funds that will support proposed upgrades to the railroad crossings at 43rd Avenue and Camelback Road and 19th Avenue and McDowell Road.

      Map
      Aerial image of 19th Avenue, McDowell Road and Grand Avenue 
      Map
      Aerial image of 43rd Avenue, Camelback Road and Grand Avenue 

      Project Details

      Both crossings are currently not protected by gate arms and only have cantilevered signals. Improvements to be made to these two complex and heavily trafficked railroad crossings will include:

      1- Installation of gate arms, signalization, and widened sidewalks to comply with the latest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements,

      2- Road upgrades including the realignment of traffic signals and widening.

       

      Timeline

      The preliminary design phase will be completed in June 2025. The full design phase is expected to be completed in fall 2026, and construction is set to begin in fall 2027.