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Motorists passing through Warsaw are being strongly urged to avoid the downtown east-west routes because of significant railroad work happening at several railroad crossings.
In fact, Norfolk Southern repeated in its statement Monday that motorists should use U.S. 30 if possible.
“Motorists are strongly encouraged to be patient, plan extra travel time, and use U.S. 30 to cross town,” Norfolk said in a statement sent to city hall.
Railroad work at several crossings in Warsaw today will begin to snarl traffic in the downtown area as the rail replacement work continues to move north along Norfolk Southern’s tracks.
Today, the company’s rail gang – involving more than 50 people and numerous types of equipment – is expected to install new rail from Pope Street past Arthur Street.
Motorists should expect the crossings to be closed for six or more hours, and all of these downtown crossings may be closed at one time. An exact closure time is unknown and will depend on train traffic, the railroad said in a statement sent to the city administration.
Furthermore, Hickory Street will be closed to traffic for approximately 2 weeks, the statement said.
Some crossings along Hickory Street may also be closed for an additional length of time, including Market, Main, and Center. Crossings will be opened, as feasible, but may initially just be temporarily patched.
