{"id":69,"date":"2017-01-19T14:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/redevelopment\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2021-09-02T11:40:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T15:40:08","slug":"railroad-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/redevelopment\/railroad-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Railroad Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before and after the construction of the railroad overpass.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Project Summary<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Due to an increased need by their customers, CSX is investing $100 million to make improvements to the railroad line between Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana. \u00a0These improvements include a solid, welded track and improved crossings to allow for more trains, heavier trains and faster train speeds along this corridor, except through Columbus.<\/p>\n

With increased traffic, the previous intersection would have been unsuitable and would have increased delays in transit of people and goods and services along the State Road 46 corridor. By constructing the overpass, this issue has been resolved, allowing for citizens to enjoy timely travel and commerce to continue as scheduled.<\/p>\n

On September 30, 2020, officials from the City of Columbus, Bartholomew County, INDOT, Louisville & Indiana Railroad, Cummins Inc. and Milestone Contractors gathered with citizens to officially cut the ribbon and open the overpass.<\/p>\n

The overpass officially opened on June 26, 2020 with a ceremonial \u201cfirst ride\u201d with Mayor Lienhoop and the Lienhoop family in Columbus Fire Department\u2019s 1937 Stutz Fire Engine. Since it was opened in June, the overpass has had 40,000 motorists utilize it daily.<\/p>\n

Some numbers and interesting facts from the project include:<\/strong><\/p>\n