Indiana Rail Road (INRD) will make safety improvements to 321 public and private at grade road crossings in Indiana and Illinois. The project is possible due to matching funds totaling USD 129,537 from the Federal Railroad Administration, with INRD contributing USD 126,037 and the remainder provided by grants from Vigo, Greene and Sullivan counties in Indiana. The FRA announced the grant on 12 September.
The goal is to increase motorist awareness and sightlines at grade crossings by clearing brush, trees and other vegetation. At the 201 public grade crossings on INRD’s rail lines, any crossing with gates and/or flashing lights will have brush removed up to 250 feet from the roadway; all crossings not equipped with flashing lights will have brush removed up to 650 feet from the crossing.
INRD will also place warning signs at the 120 private crossings in Indiana and Illinois, which are located on farm or residential roads.
Completion of the full project is expected in seven months.
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