MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Union Pacific Railroad crews will be performing maintenance work at two railroad crossings along West Avenue D on Tuesday, March 17, which could cause intermittent traffic disruptions throughout the day.
The work will take place at the crossings located at West Avenue D and Monroe Street and West Avenue D and Madison Street. According to city officials, the project is scheduled to begin at approximately 6 a.m. and is expected to last about 12 hours.
During that time, the crossings will experience intermittent closures and flagging operations as crews complete the work. A contractor assisting Union Pacific said crews will alternate between the two crossings so that one crossing remains accessible while the other is temporarily closed or controlled by flaggers.
Drivers traveling through the area should expect periodic delays and are advised to use caution and follow directions from traffic control personnel.
Traffic volumes in the area may already be elevated due to the ongoing Woodie Seat Freeway reconstruction project, which has led to increased use of the Avenue D crossings.