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Board approves Norfolk Southern rail crossing closure north of 1200 block of Calumet (Apr 27–29)
Summary
Norfolk Southern requested closure of a rail crossing north of the 1200 block of Calumet April 27–29, 2026; staff recommended approval, noting impacts to Amtrak station and the water department and a posted detour, and the board approved the closure.
The board approved a Norfolk Southern request to close the rail crossing north of the 1200 block of Calumet from April 27 through April 29, 2026. Engineering and traffic staff reviewed the planned maintenance and advised the board that the closure will affect access to the Amtrak station and the water department; a posted detour and traffic control measures were described.
Staff recommended approval after reviewing the maintenance-of-traffic plan. Committee member moved to approve the closure; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Staff said they had reviewed the closure plan and that appropriate detours will be posted.
