Owensboro Riverport Authority secures $1.1M in state grants for rail expansion

Beshear awards nearly $3 million for rail safety, infrastructure projects - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the award of nearly $3 million in grants to railroads and local governments for nine rail safety and infrastructure projects in seven Kentucky counties. The funding will support rail line expansion, access road construction and upgrades to signals and lighting at public rail crossings, state officials said. The projects are intended to improve safety for motorists, attract business in…

Owensboro Riverport Authority secures $1.1M in state grants for rail expansion

Gov. Beshear has awarded the Owensboro Riverport Authority over $1.1 million to expand its rail and storage capacity. This massive project will bring new access roads and loading areas to our riverport, fueling economic growth and job creation right here…