Kimley-Horn Selected for Design Phase of Alabama Rail Crossing Project
The City of Birmingham, in coordination with the City of Trussville and Norfolk Southern Railroad, has selected the engineering firm Kimley-Horn to lead the design and environmental review phase for the R.E.D.E.S.I.G.N. Alabama project. This initiative aims to improve safety…
Birmingham, AL, October 19, 2026 —
The City of Birmingham, working with the City of Trussville and Norfolk Southern Railroad, has selected Kimley-Horn to lead the design and environmental review phase of the R.E.D.E.S.I.G.N. Alabama project.
The initiative focuses on upgrading multiple at-grade rail crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville. Its stated aims are to improve safety and reduce traffic delays. The project is supported by federal grants and funding from Norfolk Southern.
Kimley-Horn’s selected role is limited in the available information to leading the design and environmental review phase. No details were provided about the specific design proposed, the scope of the environmental review, or when that work is expected to begin or finish.
Project details remain limited
The announcement does not specify how many crossings are included, which individual crossings would be upgraded, or what changes are being considered at each location. It also does not provide the total project cost, the amount of federal grant support, or the amount of Norfolk Southern’s funding.
No construction schedule or completion date was included. The information provided also does not describe the project’s permitting status or indicate whether construction has been approved. The selection of an engineering firm is for the design and environmental review phase; further project details were not provided.
The project’s named partners are the City of Birmingham, the City of Trussville and Norfolk Southern Railroad. The available summary does not identify a specific department or official responsible for the selection, nor does it include comments from the cities, the railroad or Kimley-Horn.
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