Railroad crossing arms stuck down at several Kent streets

Published 11:06 am Tuesday, March 28, 2017

There are problems once again Tuesday morning with several railroad crossings in downtown Kent.

Gates are going down on streets with no reported trains, according to city officials. Roadways affected so far include James Street, Smith Street, Meeker Street and Gowe Street. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, including South 212th Street and South 277th Street.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway has a technician en route, according to a 10:40 a.m. report from the city. It is unknown when the problem will be corrected.

Any further issues can be reported directly to the railroad at 1-800-713-3599.

Gates stuck in the down position when no trains are on the track has been a constant problem in Kent. City officials are trying to work with BNSF to get rid of the problem.