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Wilson County Road Commission pauses paving near railroad crossings after operator seeks fees, insurance
Summary
Road commission members said they paused paving near Holmes Gap and other crossings after a railroad operator demanded insurance, hold-harmless language and per-crossing fees; commissioners plan to convene their executive committee and invite railroad representatives to negotiate.
Wilson County road officials said they paused paving work near certain railroad crossings after the railroad operator requested insurance, hold-harmless language and payments tied to the company’s right-of-way.
At the commission’s Aug. 7 meeting, a county road official described an exchange with the railroad’s attorney and said the railroad presented a written document that required proof of insurance covering up to $6,000,000 and an agreement to “hold them harmless.” The official said the railroad also sought payments of roughly $600 to $650 per crossing in some locations.
The official…
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