CT-2023-025
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application Purpose: This award will provide funding for the undergrade railroad bridges and the MNR work forces required for the project as well as the Walk Bridge replacement project to improve the reliability and state of good repair of the railroad in Norwalk, CT.
Activities Performed: The Walk Bridge replacement project consists of the replacement of the existing bridge with a new multi-span bridge including 240-foot dual lift spans over the navigable waterway with fixed east and west approach spans. The Walk Bridge MNR bypass includes establishment of site access moorings and staging areas, installation of new copper and fiber-optic communication and signal system cables, and traction and signal power cables under the Norwalk River (MNR bypass). Construction of temporary work platforms, lift tower foundations, and the bottom half of the lift piers, as well as installation of new catenary foundations and structures. Ancillary work includes the vessel relocation, dredging, and wetland improvements.
Expected Outcomes: Enhance the safety and reliability of rail service, offer operational flexibility and ease of maintenance, and provide for increased capacity and efficiencies of rail transportation along the NHL/NEC while improving navigational capacity and dependability for marine traffic in the Norwalk River.
Intended Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries of this project include the Northeast Corridor Metro-North Railroad, Amtrak, the New Haven Line passengers, as well as transit commuters statewide.
Subrecipient Activities: Walk Bridge Replacement - MNR Bypass - Installation/Construction/Improvements. Work forces - MNR Railroad Protective Services as required. Engineering/Design project management. Document submittal and review.
Activities Performed: The Walk Bridge replacement project consists of the replacement of the existing bridge with a new multi-span bridge including 240-foot dual lift spans over the navigable waterway with fixed east and west approach spans. The Walk Bridge MNR bypass includes establishment of site access moorings and staging areas, installation of new copper and fiber-optic communication and signal system cables, and traction and signal power cables under the Norwalk River (MNR bypass). Construction of temporary work platforms, lift tower foundations, and the bottom half of the lift piers, as well as installation of new catenary foundations and structures. Ancillary work includes the vessel relocation, dredging, and wetland improvements.
Expected Outcomes: Enhance the safety and reliability of rail service, offer operational flexibility and ease of maintenance, and provide for increased capacity and efficiencies of rail transportation along the NHL/NEC while improving navigational capacity and dependability for marine traffic in the Norwalk River.
Intended Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries of this project include the Northeast Corridor Metro-North Railroad, Amtrak, the New Haven Line passengers, as well as transit commuters statewide.
Subrecipient Activities: Walk Bridge Replacement - MNR Bypass - Installation/Construction/Improvements. Work forces - MNR Railroad Protective Services as required. Engineering/Design project management. Document submittal and review.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Connecticut
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/28 to 08/31/30 and the total obligations have increased 304% from $66,875,000 to $269,875,001.
Connecticut Department Of Transportation was awarded
Rail Bridge & MNR Workforce Grant: Improving Norwalk CT Railroad
Formula Grant CT-2023-025
worth $215,900,000
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in August 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Connecticut United States.
The grant
has a duration of 7 years and
was awarded through assistance program 20.525 State of Good Repair Grants Program.
$53,975,001 (20.0%) of this Formula Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/30/25
Period of Performance
8/1/23
Start Date
8/31/30
End Date
Funding Split
$215.9M
Federal Obligation
$54.0M
Non-Federal Obligation
$269.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for CT-2023-025
Transaction History
Modifications to CT-2023-025
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
CT-2023-025
SAI Number
CT-2023-025-02-20.525
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
691384 REGION 1 VOLPE NATIONAL TSC
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
EED8DPB3U7M8
Awardee CAGE
4LP61
Performance District
CT-90
Senators
Richard Blumenthal
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and Bus Grants, Liquidation of Contract Authorization, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-8350) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $53,500,000 | 100% |
Modified: 6/30/25