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City of Hutchinson Announces Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Closures

Monday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has been notified by the Union Pacific Railroad about upcoming railroad crossing closures that will affect traffic flow in several areas beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Upcoming Railroad Crossing Closures:The crossings at 17th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hear Updates on Railroad Crossing Repairs and Other Projects

Monday, May 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners accepted a bid Monday from Horsch Trailer Sales of Viola, Kan., for a flatbed to be installed on a new crew truck recently purchased. The Hillsboro bed being purchased was the low of two bids received, and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Thursday, January 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination program.“Improving railroad crossings in Kansas is crucial for... Read More.

U.S. 54 Railroad Crossing at Fort Scott to Close Monday Oct. 14

Friday, October 11

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation shared a release on Oct. 10, 2024, that the BNSF Railway on the U.S. 54 railroad crossing at Fort Scott will close for repairs around 7 a.m. Monday until around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16... Read More.

One-Day Traffic Detours for Railroad Signal Work on 17th Ave and 4th Ave

Thursday, October 3

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One-day traffic detours will be in effect on 17th Avenue and 4th Avenue to accommodate essential railroad signal work performed by Advance WorkZone. Please see each detour map. Detour Schedule: October 6, 2024 – 17th Ave:Westbound Traffic:... Read More.

Railroad Tracks at Ave D and Main Street Open with Temporary Restrictions

Wednesday, July 17

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announces that beginning at 5:00 PM today, the railroad tracks at Avenue D and Main Street will be open with temporary lane restrictions in place due to ongoing water main repair work.To facilitate... Read More.

Union Pacific Railroad to Repair Tracks at Ave D and Main Street

Wednesday, July 10

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will begin repairing tracks at Ave D and Main Street starting at 7:00 AM on July 11th, 2024. Main Street will be closed to traffic from July 11th until the repairs are finished.Main... Read More.

Road Closure on Monroe for Railroad Crossing Repair

Monday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Union Pacific will be repairing a section of the railroad crossing between Ave C and Ave D on South Monroe Street. Work will start July 18th, 2023, and is scheduled to be done on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023.Monroe Street will be... Read More.