MDOT Improves Nine Railroad Crossings in Long Beach for Safety

On September 12, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local officials celebrated the completion of nine grade crossing improvement projects in Long Beach, Mississippi.

Project Overview

The Long Beach project marks the first city-wide grade crossing improvement program initiated by MDOT. A similar project in Pass Christian is currently in the design phase.

Scope of Work

The improvements in Long Beach involved raising roadway approaches at all nine crossings to mitigate the risk of vehicles becoming stranded on the tracks.

Funding and Contracts

The projects were financed through the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway-Rail Crossing Safety grant program. Neel-Schaffer was contracted to provide preliminary engineering, construction engineering, and inspection services. Moran Hauling Inc. of Gulfport was awarded a $3 million contract for the projects.

Project Details

The project involved the enhancement of nine grade crossings.

Conclusion

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) completed nine grade crossing improvement projects in Long Beach, Mississippi. The projects were funded through the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway-Rail Crossing Safety grant program.

Company Summary

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT): A state agency responsible for transportation infrastructure projects.

Neel-Schaffer: Provided preliminary engineering, construction engineering, and inspection services.

Moran Hauling Inc.: A Gulfport-based company awarded a $3 million contract for the projects.