Route 404 Newton Road
Railroad Crossing - Bridgeville
Railroad Crossing - Bridgeville
 Work being performed at a railroad crossing.
Description:
Add gates and update cantilever lights and controller; replace pre-cast concrete
surface. Railroad would do this work.Cost:
$400,000, to be completed if additional ARRA funding becomes available.Justification:
A safety project.Status:
As common on all railroad crossing safety projects, DelDOT has determined that
project 29-005-02 SR 404A Newton Rd. (S582) Railroad Crossing Improvement will
not be a competitively bid project. Although on a state roadway, the project
mainly involves working on railroad right of way, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC),
an active class I freight carrier. Construction activities necessary for this
safety upgrade require track removal and replacement, requiring coordinated
effort with railroad operations. For railroad logistics and safety reasons the
work must be accomplished by a certified workforce knowledgeable of NSC
operations and requirements. This workforce is working on multiple locations in
Delaware in addition to this providing cost efficiency for both workforce and
materials. Also, due to the NSC union relations contracts, the work proposed
must be performed by union and FRA certified personal.Completed:
October 24, 2009Photo Gallery |
= Completed
