TransportationTuesday, November 3
Nampa wins a record $42.98 million federal grant for the Robinson Road railroad overpass
The Daily Nampa team
If you've ever sat waiting on a train at Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road, this one's for you. Nampa has been selected to receive up to $42.98 million in federal funding for an overpass there, which the city says is the largest transportation grant in its history. It's also the second big federal award this year, after $23 million in July for the Northside Corridor.
Nampa's Robinson Road grant tops the $23 million July award
Source: Idaho Press
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Robinson/Greenhurst overpass | $42.98 million |
| Northside Corridor (July) | $23 million |
The overpass would replace the current at-grade crossing, which the city says has frequent blockages from train operations. Construction is expected to start in early 2030 and take up to three years.
- Total project cost: $53.7 million
- Local match: 20% from city and Nampa Highway District No. 1
- Robinson Road traffic by 2050: 16,200 vehicles a day, from 5,500
- Grant pays for: final design, right-of-way and construction
The overpass grant runs from July's award to construction in early 2030
- JulyCity wins $23 million for Northside Corridor improvements.
- Oct. 30City announces up to $42.98 million for the Robinson Road overpass.
- Early 2030Overpass construction is expected to start and take up to three years.