Third Street Railroad Crossing Reopening Date Set

GENEVA, IL — After more than a month of closure, the Third Street railroad crossing is set to reopen to traffic on Friday, city officials said.

The crossing was shut down mid-August to accommodate Union Pacific's Third Main Line project.

Once Third Street reopens, crews will begin additional restoration work and sign installation. Operations will shift to Western Avenue starting Oct. 7, with that railroad crossing, including the pedestrian crossing, anticipated to be closed for five weeks, according to a news release.

Officials said all schedules are subject to change due to weather or construction delays.

A detour will be in place during the Western Avenue railroad crossing closure. Drivers will be directed west on Fabyan Parkway, north on Randall Road, east on Kaneville Road, south on Gary Lane and east on South Street. The directions are reversed for southbound Western Avenue drivers. Drivers can also use Third Street or Route 31 to bypass the tracks.

Western Avenue will remain open to drivers on both sides of the train tracks along adjacent side streets and the Geneva Park District's Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave.