The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has allocated $20 million in state funding to accelerate the completion of a railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks. This project aims to improve traffic flow and safety by adding an underpass at the railroad crossing on 42nd Street, along with a 10-foot-wide shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians.
Originally, a $30 million federal grant was awarded for the project in July 2023, but construction costs exceeded the initial $60 million projection. To ensure the project stays on track, Governor Kelly Armstrong has authorized the use of NDDOT’s Flexible Transportation Fund Program to fully fund the project and prevent delays.
Construction is expected to start in 2026 and be completed by 2028. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also announced the grant funding for the project in Grand Forks. This project is set to improve public safety, reduce traffic delays, and support the local community and university students.
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