Pickering provided design services for an underpass on Star Landing Road at the CN/IC Railroad crossing in Desoto County, Mississippi. This new four-lane underpass replaces an existing one-lane underpass on the county road. Project included the design and construction of a ¾ mile temporary "shoo-fly" track to allow uninterrupted rail traffic while the permanent track was reconstructed to accommodate the new roadway. The reconstruction of the permanent track involved a grade change of ten feet and the installation of two bridges. This new underpass provides a safer and more efficient route for the rapidly growing Desoto County. Services include: Survey Design of the Relocated Railroad Section Design of the Underpass Bridge Bridge Plans Geotechnical Investigations Construction Administration Environmental Assessment The new structure was designed to accommodate the future development of Star Landing Road.

DeSoto County and the Board of Supervisors Star Landing Road/CNIC Railroad Grade Separation Construction Cost $8.4 million Completion Date 2008 (estimated)