A railroad crossing in Grayson County is receiving a safety upgrade.
Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said on Thursday that $1.6 million in rail crossing improvement grants, provided by the Kentucky Rail Crossing Improvement (KRCI) program, were awarded to three private railroad companies – Paducah and Louisville Railway (P&L Railway), Norfolk Southern and R.J. Corman – for projects in central and western Kentucky.
Improvements range from signal and light enhancements at crossings to adding raised curb medians with delineators to improve traffic flow.
P&L Railway was awarded $776,831 in grant funding to enhance safety and reliability at three key crossings in Hardin and Grayson counties.
In Grayson County, $252,279 of the grant will be spent on improving the safety of the railroad crossing on Ray Priddy Road, according to the governor’s office.
The KRCI grant covers up to 80 percent of eligible project costs.
“These upgrades will not only help protect motorists and rail crews but also strengthen the infrastructure that supports Kentucky’s economy – improving efficiency for freight movement, reducing delays, and strengthening Kentucky’s connection to national and global markets,” said Tom Greene, President and CEO of Paducah & Louisville Railway. “By investing in modern technology and contributing our own matching funds, P&L remains committed to ensuring safe, efficient rail service that helps drive growth, attract industry, and keep Kentucky competitive.”
The funds were administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
(Photo: The Ray Priddy Road railroad crossing, courtesy of Ethan the Railfanner)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
