# St. Louis County Plans Midway Road Crossing Elimination

St. Louis County, Minnesota, is planning alternatives to eliminate two CN railroad crossings on Midway Road. The project has a $2.328 million planning budget, supported by up to $1.8624 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and approximately $249,000 from Minnesota’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match Program. Sambatek is leading the consultant team. No construction funding or timeline has been set, so the current procurement opportunity is centered on planning; potential construction work would depend on the study’s recommendations and subsequent capital funding.

- The project covers planning and development for two crossings on CN-owned infrastructure; the consultant team also includes Bolton & Menk, LHB, and Braun Intertec.
- **Why this matters:** The study may shape the scope and funding needs of a later construction procurement, but no construction contract or schedule is currently identified.
- Contractors can assess the project’s future fit by following the planning recommendations and subsequent capital-funding efforts, as identified in the signal.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- St. Louis County
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Minnesota Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match Program

### Vendors
- Sambatek (Lead consultant)
- Bolton & Menk (Consultant team member)
- LHB (Consultant team member)
- Braun Intertec (Consultant team member)

### Key Quotes
> The wait for motorists at these crossings causes more than just frustration. With so many vehicles carrying freight, there’s an economic impact as well, so I’m excited to see what alternatives can be determined to keep our trains and our motoring public moving safely and efficiently.
> — Keith Musolf, County Commissioner

### Sources
- [County plans to eliminate Midway Road railroad crossings](https://www.railway.supply/minnesota-county-launches-plan-to-eliminate-midway-road-railroad-crossings) - Railway Supply