Public Projects

The Public Projects team is the primary point of contact for local communities and public agencies developing and working on public projects that are on or near Union Pacific right of way. Public projects may include public or private crossings, crossing surface renewals, road reconstruction at crossings, over- or underpasses, signalized crossing projects, recreational trails, etc.

Information on temporary use or right of entry agreements, land leases or sales or utility (pipeline/wireline) installations can be found in the Real Estate section of the Union Pacific site.

Report blocked railroad crossings or rough crossings online at UP.com/NotifyUP.

Contractor Safety Requirements
Real Estate/Utility Information
Utility Right of Entry Application (e.g. wireline, pipeline, drainage, utility abandonment)
Construction of Industrial Tracks-Technical Specifications
Public Safety Information
UP Call Before You Dig (Required in addition to state 811 dig ticket)

Submit a Union Pacific Public Projects Inquiry

Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects Manual

A guide for assisting communities, highway agencies, other authorities, industries, or private entities to coordinate, plan and implement construction projects that involve Railroad Property. Applicants are considered a citizen, consultant, contractor, developer, government, industry, railroad, road authority or Union Pacific customer. This manual should be reviewed in detail prior to contacting the Union Pacific Public Projects team.