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Columbus City Council adopts resolution opposing proposed 63rd Avenue railroad crossing closure
Summary
The council adopted resolution R26-83 opposing a proposed permanent closure of the railroad crossing on 63rd Avenue (west side of Howard Boulevard/US‑81), citing concerns about reduced crossings and longer emergency response routes; the county took similar action.
The Columbus City Council on June 15 adopted resolution R26-83 to formally oppose a proposal to permanently close the railroad crossing on 63rd Avenue on the west side of Howard Boulevard and U.S. Highway 81. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Council members and the presenting official explained that Union Pacific owns the tracks while Nebraska Central operates them and that Rio Grand is the parent of Nebraska Central; the city described concerns that closing the crossing would reduce local crossing options, could increase emergency response times, and would remove an emergency route used in flooding or levee‑failure scenarios. The council noted that the Platte County Board had already adopted a similar opposing resolution and said the city would forward its resolution to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
No roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript; the motion passed on a voice vote.
