THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE
The City of Danville would like to share information with the community regarding the status of work being performed by Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) on its crossings
throughout the region.
NSRR is currently replacing both rails on one of its mainline tracks throughout the area. This work is being completed by a specialty crew that travels nationwide removing and replacing rails. Many local NSRR crews are working 7 days a week to keep up with repairing and opening crossings following the specialty crew. It is currently anticipated
that the Voorhees St. crossing east of Bowman may be open as early as Monday, October 24 with Preis St. and Bowman Ave. crossings following shortly thereafter. Closure of
additional crossings such as Martin St., Williams St., and others may occur as early as Monday.
The City has shared with NSRR that we have significant concerns with the potential impacts to public safety that are created by the simultaneous closure of so many
crossings. NSRR expressed understanding but was unable to grant assurances about limiting simultaneous closures as the project progresses. Citizens are encouraged to drive
safely and allot extra time for alternate routes.
