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Council approves BNSF surface-installation agreement for three downtown crossings amid cost uncertainty
Summary
The council approved a surface-installation agreement with BNSF for sidewalk crossings at South Roger Street, College Street and Flat Street; staff provided an estimate of $270,838 and said final costs will be provided by BNSF after contractor work, with a plan to prioritize crossings if costs rise.
The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a surface-installation agreement with BNSF Railway for pedestrian crossings at three downtown locations: South Roger Street (both sides), College Street (drainage/culvert work north of the tracks) and Flat Street (west-side sidewalk crossing).
City staff presented the project as the result of long-term efforts to provide concrete panel crossings at the railroad tracks. Staff said the BNSF-provided estimate…
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