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Mayor urges support for federal grant to build South Lincoln rail overpass; council members back safety and economic arguments
6489252 · October 21, 2025
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Mayor Dickey described a federal grant opportunity to build an overpass at the South Lincoln rail crossing, noting heavy train traffic and safety concerns; council members said removing delays would help economic development and emergency response.
Mayor Dickey told the Oct. 21 Salem City Council the city is pursuing a federal grant to build an overpass at the South Lincoln rail crossing to reduce safety risks and vehicle/pedestrian delays.
The mayor said the crossing sees about 64 trains a day on average and that Freshmark, the…
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