Rail - New Creston Livestock Feed Mill

Overview 
WSDOT plans to build a spur track near Creston that will connect a receiving facility for agricultural products into the state-owned Palouse River and Coulee Railroad (PCC).

The funding for this project was made possible through state transportation funding and a grant awarded to Lincoln County from Washington's Community Economic Revitalization Board.

The new track allows for a business located adjacent to the track to load and unload railroad cars and move freight along the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad. The project supports WSDOT’s objectives of ownership in the PCC Railroad system, allowing small shippers continued access to rail lines, preserving the rail infrastructure for future use, and protecting highway infrastructure from overuse

Why is WSDOT building an industrial spur track at Creston?
Businesses can operate more efficiently and economically if a rail spur is built providing rail access and service to the plant.

The End Result
The new spur track will allow access to rail lines and connectivity to other transportation networks. This benefits businesses who rely on these networks to quickly move products.

Project Benefits

• Minimize the added wear and tear on state roadways caused each year by thousands of heavy truckloads.
• When raw materials are shipped by rail, businesses can operate more efficiently.

What is the project timeline?
WSDOT is expected to begin construction in spring 2012 and by complete by August 2012.

Financial Information

This project is funded through the following sources:

• State Multi-Modal Funds - $346,000
• Community Economic Revitalization Board grant to the Lincoln County Public Development Authority - $10,000

Total Funding From All Sources - $356,000

How can I get more information?
Contact:
 
Chad Simonson, P.E.
Project Engineer
WSDOT's Eastern Region
2714 North Mayfair St.
Spokane, WA
Phone: 509-324-6252
E-mail: chad.simonson@wsdot.wa.gov

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