Traffic & Transit
La Grange Railroad Crossing Opening Delayed
The village cites the reasons for the delay. The overall project is said to be on schedule.
LA GRANGE, IL – La Grange on Monday announced that the opening of the Brainard Avenue railroad crossing will be delayed by a week.
The crossing, which closed Aug. 7, was originally set to reopen Aug. 21, but that has been delayed to Aug. 28.
In a statement, the village said the delay was because of contractor limitations and restrictions on working around the BNSF Railway.
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The current phase of the Brainard water main replacement project requires the closure of the crossing to traffic, according to the village.
Pedestrian crossings on both sides of the Brainard railroad crossing will remain open throughout the work, the village said.
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Drivers are urged to follow detour signage and use the crossings at Kensington or Ashland avenues.
The village aims to complete the entire project by Halloween. It said the project is on schedule, with workers installing an average of 100 feet of main a day.
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