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La Crosse opposes WisDOT plan to close multiple at‑grade railroad crossings, cites conflicts with adopted plans
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a resolution opposing a Wisconsin DOT petition to close vehicle access at several North Side railroad crossings, arguing the closures conflict with multiple city plans and that other alternatives exist; the resolution will be forwarded in the state process.
On April 28, 2025, the La Crosse Planning Commission adopted a resolution opposing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s petition to close vehicle access at several at‑grade railroad crossings on the city’s North Side (including Liberty, Saint Cloud, Avon and Hager streets) and to install cul‑de‑sacs or dead‑end streets in their place.
City staff said the DOT petition is not in conformance with multiple adopted local plans — including the city comprehensive plan, the bicycle and pedestrian plan, the Safe Routes to…
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