Opening the door to economic opportunity
San Juan County, the Navajo Nation, and the Federal Railroad Administration are studying the economic feasibility of freight rail service and potential railroad alignments between the Four Corners region and the I-40 Corridor.
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An Opportunity to Connect and Grow
Despite 140,000 route miles, the U.S. freight rail network does not currently serve San Juan County, the Navajo Nation or the greater Four Corners region.
This Feasibility Study has developed potential alternatives for a proposed new rail line between the Four Corners region and the I-40 Corridor with a connection to the BNSF Railway.
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Project Benefits
- Potential regional economic development.
- Reduce the amount of commercial truck traffic.
- Decrease the potential for crashes.
Project Timeline
The Study began in September 2022 and will last through the end of 2024.
Project Funding
San Juan County was awarded $2 million through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant Program, which is administered by the US Department of Transportation.
Feasibility Study
During the feasibility study, the project team identifies and evaluates potential route alignments, transloading facilities, commodities, and environmental impacts.
Potential Route Alignments
The basic route for the potential freight rail line will run between the Four Corners Region and the I-40 Corridor.
Question or Comment?
Our project team is available to answer your questions.