The Illinois Commerce Commission has given the green light to two public safety rail improvement projects on the Union Pacific tracks between Alma and Kinmundy.
The Williams and Broom Road crossings will have new automatic flashing light signals with gates installed at the grade crossings. The total estimated cost of the signal designs and installation is approximately $683,880. ICC staff recommends that the grade crossing protection fund be used to cover 95 percent of the costs, not to exceed $649,686. Union Pacific Railroad Company is responsible for the remaining five percent of the design and installation costs as well as all future maintenance costs.
The Illinois Commerce Commission has also approved highway approach improvements for the Williams Road crossing at a cost of $492,000. 100 percent of the cost will be covered by the grade crossing protection fund. The township will be responsible for future approach maintenance costs.
All work must be completed within 18 months from the order date.
