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Parish president Jewell announces railroad work, Dow donation for spillway classroom and Winn‑Dixie conversion to Rouses
Summary
Parish President Jewell told the council that BNSF will replace railroad crossing panels (expect closures 7 a.m.–5 p.m.), Dow donated $162,000 to relocate a spillway outdoor classroom, and a Winn‑Dixie in Destrehan is expected to convert to a Rouses store with an anticipated reopening around Jan. 12.
Parish President Jewell used his Nov. 17 remarks to highlight several infrastructure and community items affecting Saint Charles Parish residents.
Jewell said BNSF railroad crews are scheduled to replace panels at a crossing the next morning and urged residents to avoid Barton Avenue between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. while crews work. He said the parish has included railroad…
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