MPO Amends $72M Contract with Norfolk Southern for Lexington Rail Project
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Description
The High Point Urban Area MPO approved a contract amendment with Norfolk Southern for construction of the East 7th Avenue grade separation in Lexington, moving the project schedule from FY 2026 to begin in FY 2027. Total project funding is $72 million from a combination of federal, state, and local sources.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$72,000,000
Vendor
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Agency
City of High Point, NC
Contract Type
CONSTRUCTION
Document Date
March 21, 2026
Contract Term
FY 2027–FY 2031 (planned and amended construction schedule)
Renewal Date
2031-09-30
Renewal Info
Construction is now scheduled to begin in FY 2027, delayed by one fiscal year to allow additional time for planning and design. All major funding sources remain in place.
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