Current Phase: Engineering
Engineering Percent Complete: 98%
Anticipated Re-Bid Date: Fall 2024

Project Description: The Royer Street railroad crossing is non-standard and restricts the clearance of low-profile vehicles. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has recorded 25 non-fatal, “train vs. vehicle” accidents at this crossing since 1975. A new road and rail crossing, Twin Bridges Road (formerly referenced as Spring Creek Road), will be constructed to replace the Royer Street rail crossing. Twin Bridges Road will begin at the existing traffic signal for the entrance of the Leon Young Colorado Springs Utilities Facilities on Hancock Expressway and cross the rail to the south, passing under the US-24 (Martin Luther King Bypass), and connecting to Las Vegas Street just east of the bypass. The new roadway and rail crossing will be operational prior to the closure of the existing crossing at Royer Street.

Figure 20. PUC Noticing signage for Royer Street Railroad Crossing Closure.

Figure 21. Semi-truck stuck at Royer Street Railroad Crossing.

Budget

Funding Source	Estimated Project Cost1	Obligated	Spent to Date (Actual)	Percent Spent to Date2
PPRTA	$14,755,238	$3,226,392	$1,742,870	54%
Total	$14,755,238	$3,226,392	$1,742,870	54%

1. Estimated project cost includes future anticipated funding authorization. Total project cost includes known work for project life-cycle phases from planning to construction completion.
2. Actual funds spent of the current obligated amount.

Highlights:

• Railroad utility permits in review.
• Twin Bridges Road plans are approved with minor comments to be addressed prior to construction.
• The Construction and Maintenance agreement under review with the railroads.
• Final bid package is being prepared and is approved to go to bid in Q4 2024.