Contact: Michael Frezell, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-281-6519 Agency: Transportation

Fast facts: - The MDOT Local Grade Crossing Surface Program will provide approximately $3 million to fund 50 highway-railroad grade surface improvements in 2022. - The program covers 60 percent funding to eligible projects, with railroad companies responsible for the remaining 40 percent. - Work can involve anything from minor asphalt repairs to installing completely new track and surface materials.    

LANSING, Mich. - As part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) commitment to improving safety and the quality of Michigan's transportation system, MDOT has announced the recipients for the sixth annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program. The complete list of 2022 recipients is available on the MDOT website.

"With approximately 4,800 public railroad crossing surfaces in Michigan, they can be very expensive to maintain or upgrade," said Peter Anastor, MDOT Office of Rail director. "In cooperation with local road agencies, this program can financially assist railroad companies in repairing their crossings, which will improve safety and provide smoother surfaces for road users."   

Selected on a competitive basis established by state law, 50 projects were awarded approximately $3 million to fund highway-railroad grade crossing surface improvements. These projects could involve anything from minor asphalt repairs to installing completely new track and surface materials.

The program offers 60 percent funding for eligible projects, with railroads responsible for the remaining 40 percent of costs. All repair work is performed by the railroad company and its contractors, with cooperation for detour routes provided by the local road agencies. The railroad and local road agency are responsible for scheduling the construction work.