James Street in Kent to close Nov. 20-22 at BNSF railroad crossing
Published 4:32 pm Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Kent drivers won’t be able use James Street where it crosses the BNSF tracks for three days this week.
BNSF Railway will entirely replace the James Street crossing next week, according to a city of Kent media release. James Street, between First Avenue North and Railroad Avenue, will close Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m.
“We apologize for the temporary inconvenience,” said Gus Melonas, regional director of public affairs for the railroad. “Crews will rehab the entire 80-foot-long crossing, including replacement of rails, ties and surface pads, with the end result being a much smoother and more safe public crossing.”
This project is one of the many regularly planned upgrades to crossings in the BNSF network.
Message boards will be placed to notify motorists of the closure and provide detour information.
