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Laredo engineers warn Union Pacific review could delay Calton Road grade separation until 2027
Summary
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.
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.
"The survey was completed, and it was reviewed, and the plan was developed based on this survey," Arcadis project manager Usama Shehawi said, describing addendum 12 that added a 1,000‑foot railroad survey to meet BNSF vertical‑clearance requirements. He described the bridge as a multi‑span steel‑girder structure about 866 feet long and said roadway plans are 100%…
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