The Bi-State Regional Commission (BSRC) conducted a Mississippi River Rail Crossing Study to review existing railroad crossings and plan for the future of railroad operations across the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities region. Existing railroad crossings at the Government Bridge and Crescent Bridge are both over 100 years old with movable swing spans to accommodate river traffic and have been identified as needing replacement in the 2017 Iowa State Rail Plan. The results of this study can be found in these documents.

pdf River Rail Crossing Study - Existing Conditions(1.01 MB)

pdf River Rail Crossing Study - Purpose and Need(928 KB)

pdf River Rail Crossing Study - Alternatives Analysis Report(9.41 MB)