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High Point Urban Area MPO Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda March 2026

MPO Amends $72M Contract with Norfolk Southern for Lexington Rail Project

$72,000,000City of High PointNORFOLK SOUTHERNMarch 21, 2026

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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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