Laredo engineers warn Union Pacific review could delay Calton Road grade separation until 2027

Feb 19, 2026

City engineers and consultant Arcadis told the MPO Policy Committee that Union Pacific’s permitting and resubmittal process can add up to a year of review, potentially delaying Calton Road grade‑separation construction until 2027; Fletcher Lane realignment was reported awarded at $4.4M with six‑month construction once started.

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City engineers and project consultants told the Laredo MPO Policy Committee on Feb. 18 that railroad approval processes remain the principal schedule risk for the Calton Road grade‑separation project.

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