Federal Register #FRA-2026-2179

Notice of Limitation on Claims for Elwood to Braidwood Track Construction Project

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, concerns the Elwood to Braidwood Track Construction Project in Will County, Illinois. - Government buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Project proponent: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) - Project scope: - Construction of a second mainline track (approx. 9.5 miles) adjacent to the existing Union Pacific Railroad mainline - Parallel maintenance access facility - Grade crossing improvements - Installation of new fencing, culvert, bridge, signal, and related infrastructure - Notice purpose: - Announces final environmental action for the project - Advises public of the time limit to file claims challenging federal decisions, permits, licenses, and approvals - Procurement details: - No products or services are being procured in this notice - No OEMs or vendors are specified - Unique requirements: - Focus is on environmental review and legal claim limitation, not procurement

Description

This notice announces final environmental action taken for the Elwood to Braidwood Track Construction Project in Will County, Illinois. The project involves construction of a second mainline track of approximately 9.5 miles adjacent to the existing Union Pacific Railroad mainline track, along with a parallel maintenance access facility, grade crossing improvements, new fencing, culvert, bridge, signal, and related work. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the lead federal agency, and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is the project proponent. The notice advises the public of the time limit to file any claims challenging these decisions and other federal permits, licenses, and approvals for the project, with claims barred unless filed on or before August 24, 2028.

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