TransportationWednesday, November 4
Nampa gets nearly $43 million for a Robinson Road railroad overpass
The Daily Nampa team
If you've ever waited on a train at Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road, this one's for you. Nampa will receive nearly $43 million in federal funding for an overpass there, the largest transportation grant in the city's history. The project is expected to cost approximately $53.7 million.
The overpass grant covers most of the project's cost
- $42.98 million
- federal grant, the city's largest for transportation
- $53.7 million
- expected project cost
- 20%
- non-federal match from the city and Nampa Highway District No. 1
Source: Boise Dev
Mayor Darl Bruner said the federal money "will help us eliminate a dangerous crossing that is often blocked by trains and make travel safer and smoother for everyone."
2030when construction is expected to start
Construction could take up to three years to complete.
Source: Boise Dev
- Site: Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road railroad crossing
- Grant covers: final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction
- Crossing type: grade-separated, so vehicles go over the tracks
Also at Monday night's meeting, Nampa councilmembers went line by line through proposed food truck regulations. They asked staff to bring back a revised plan.