69A36525420030INFKY
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This project will rehabilitate the Rockport Railroad Bridge by replacing the existing south bridge approach,
repairing the scour to Pier 2 of the existing bridge structure,
and rehabilitating four existing bridge truss pans, including structural, mechanical, and electrical repairs will allow the bridge to remain a movable structure to accommodate any river traffic.
The project will allow PAL to continue to remain a viable option for shippers, including four existing transloading operations.
The project will mitigate congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region,
which will promote the health and welfare of those that live and work in the region.
The project will mitigate address the safety risks and detrimental quality-of-life effects that rail lines can have on communities by reducing the likelihood of derailments and other high-consequence events on the line.
The project is essential for PAL to fulfill its role of promoting and supporting economic development and job growth in the region.
repairing the scour to Pier 2 of the existing bridge structure,
and rehabilitating four existing bridge truss pans, including structural, mechanical, and electrical repairs will allow the bridge to remain a movable structure to accommodate any river traffic.
The project will allow PAL to continue to remain a viable option for shippers, including four existing transloading operations.
The project will mitigate congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region,
which will promote the health and welfare of those that live and work in the region.
The project will mitigate address the safety risks and detrimental quality-of-life effects that rail lines can have on communities by reducing the likelihood of derailments and other high-consequence events on the line.
The project is essential for PAL to fulfill its role of promoting and supporting economic development and job growth in the region.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Rockport,
Kentucky
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
FR-INF-22-001
Green River Area Development District was awarded
Rockport Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation for Economic Growth
Project Grant 69A36525420030INFKY
worth $17,331,850
from Federal Railroad Administration in January 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Rockport Kentucky United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 4 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.314 Railroad Development.
$21,183,250 (55.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/14/25
Period of Performance
1/1/25
Start Date
5/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$17.3M
Federal Obligation
$21.2M
Non-Federal Obligation
$38.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
69A36525420030INFKY
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Funding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Awardee UEI
E3YPS58G95Q4
Awardee CAGE
53PC2
Performance District
KY-02
Senators
Mitch McConnell
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
Modified: 8/14/25