Submitted by United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (January 9, 2025) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $2,504,000.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for railroad infrastructure in the town of Baldwin.
“It’s important to invest in Louisiana’s railroads,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will make our railroad crossings safer and build our economy for 2050.”
The Baldwin Railroad Crossing Elimination, Enhancement, and Access Project will construct a public access road access road along the south side of the track within the BNSF right-of-way to facilitate vehicle access. It will enhance safety by addressing historical issues with incidents at these locations and will resolve blockages for vehicles and emergency responders. The Town of Baldwin and BNSF will contribute the 20 percent non-Federal match.
