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Greer council approves closing portion of Moore Street after railroad safety request
Summary
On second reading, Greer City Council approved Ordinance 4-2026 to close a segment of Moore Street after Norfolk Southern and the South Carolina Department of Transportation requested the change as part of a quiet-crossings safety initiative; Norfolk Southern and SCDOT will bear most construction costs, council debated compensation and asset loss.
Greer City Council on second reading approved Ordinance 4-2026 to close a portion of Moore Street at the request of Norfolk Southern and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, citing a safety initiative tied to the city's quiet‑crossings program. The final vote recorded four members in favor and one opposed.
Staff told the council the proposal would allow the railroad gate to be moved to better regulate traffic at the at‑grade crossing and that Norfolk Southern and SCDOT are expected to pay for the bulk of required improvements, including relocation of the gate. "The parties are bearing the cost of that matter," a…
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