The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved the installation of mast-mounted flashing lights and roadway gates at rail crossings in Medina, Delaware and Trumbull counties.
Two of the The installations must be completed by May 20, 2016, with the expenses being shared by PUCO, the Ohio Rail Development Commission and the rail companies.
They are located ate:
- Silvercreek Road (Wadsworth) in Medina County on the Akron Barberton Cluster Railway.
- Pawnee Road in Medina County on the Wheeling & Lake Erie.
Two installations are to be completed by February 19, 2016, and will be paid for with federal funds.
- Westfield Road/County Road 15 near Creston in Medina County on the W&LE.
- Gardner Barclay Road/Township Road 284 in Trumbull County on Norfolk Southern.
- Troutman Road/Township Road 209 in Delaware County on Norfolk Southern.
In a news release, PUCO said that local governments may apply for PUCO for assistance with the cost of such safety improvements as rumble strips, illumination, improved signage or other enhancements at the project location.
Funding for such improvements will come from the State Grade Crossing Safety Fund and will not exceed $5,000.
Tags: Grade crossing projects, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
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