Canyon CountyTuesday, November 3
Nampa wins a record $42.98 million federal grant for a Robinson Road railroad overpass
The Daily Caldwell team
If you get stuck waiting on trains at Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road in Nampa, this one's for you. The city announced Friday that it has been selected for up to $42.98 million in federal funding for a railroad overpass there. The city calls it the largest transportation grant in Nampa's history.
Nampa's overpass would get up to $42.98 million in federal money
- $42.98 million
- in federal funding for the overpass
- $53.7 million
- for the whole overpass project
- 91
- grants in the federal program, across 37 states
The money is part of a $1.24 billion federal rail safety program, USDOT says. It will pay for final design, right-of-way acquisition and a new overpass. The city says the current crossing sees "frequent blockages from train operations," creating delays for drivers and potential challenges for emergency response.
Traffic between Cruse Lane and Greenhurst Road is expected to triple by 2050
Source: Idaho Press
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Today | 5,500 a day |
| 2050 forecast | 16,200 a day |
- Construction: expected to start in early 2030
- Build time: up to three years
- Earlier this year: $23 million in July for Northside Corridor
- Local match: 20% non-federal, from city and highway district