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Kennewick seeks study of downtown rail crossings and $14.7 million for Columbia Central Boulevard construction
Summary
City asked the legislature for $300,000 to study grade separations at downtown and central rail crossings and for approximately $14.7 million for construction to widen Columbia Central Boulevard and add turn capacity.
Kennewick officials on Jan. 7 asked state legislators to support two transportation funding requests: a $300,000 study to evaluate at‑grade rail crossings for potential grade separation and roughly $14.7 million for construction on Columbia Central Boulevard to add lanes and turn capacity.
John Cowling, Kennewick public works director, told visiting legislators the city has 10 at‑grade crossings in downtown and two in central Kennewick that can produce delays exceeding 20 minutes and impede emergency response. He said the study…
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