PennDOT receives nearly $11.3 million for improvements for railroads in Lawrence County
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced on Friday that it is the recipient of a nearly $11.3 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant from the FRA.
The grant funds will support the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad's Rebuilding (BPRR) Western Pennsylvania Project.
The project will improve safety, freight, reliability and supply chain efficiency by making a series of infrastructure improvements to the Main Line Subdivision and P&W Subdivision of the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad in multiple counties in Western PA including Lawrence County.
The rail line interchanges with the Canadian National Railway, CSX and Allegheny Valley Railroad and supports the transportation of multiple commodities like aggregates, automotive products, chemicals, coal, food and feed products, metals, minerals and lumber.
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The project's estimated cost is around $25 million with the CRISI grant providing 45% of the funds. PennDOT will provide $4 million and (BPRR) will provide $9.75 million in matching funds.
