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Kewanee officials ask state, federal and BNSF for viaduct repairs; council requests warning signs at Kent Street
Summary
City leaders have sought outside assistance and interim improvements for a deteriorating viaduct; the mayor and city manager sent letters with photos to elected representatives and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Council Member Koehler asked for warning signs at Kent Street.
Council members discussed the viaduct’s slow progress and possible interim improvements during the March 11 meeting. City Manager Bradley met with Greg Reiker of engineering firm IMEG to plan interim fixes; the mayor and the city manager then sent letters — including photographs — to state and federal elected representatives and to Burlington Northern Santa Fe requesting help with repairs and funding.
Council Member Andrew Koehler asked that signs be erected to warn motorists about the railroad tracks at Kent Street. No formal vote or funding authorization for repairs was recorded at the meeting; council members described outreach and planning steps taken to seek assistance.
