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Council approves first reading to close portion of Moore Street after DOT, railroad safety request
Summary
Greer City Council on first reading approved Ordinance No. 4-20-26 to close a portion of Moore Street after staff said DOT and the railroad flagged a safety issue where motorists can cross tracks even with the crossing arm down; council asked staff to return with details on related 'quiet crossings' work before second reading.
Greer — The Greer City Council voted in favor of the first reading of Ordinance No. 4-20-26, a measure to close a portion of Moore Street that staff and state transportation officials say poses a safety risk where motorists can cross railroad tracks even when crossing arms are down.
City staff said the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the railroad identified the crossing as hazardous and requested the closure to allow safety improvements. "The closure of the portion of the street made the most sense, with a minimal impact to the area," city staff said during the meeting.
The ordinanc…
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