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Motorists passing through Warsaw are strongly urged to avoid the downtown east-west routes because of significant railroad work happening at several 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 faced closings for six or more hours, and all of these downtown crossings were likely to be closed at one time, the railroad warned in a statement sent to the city administration.
The city is issuing updates on the project as much as possible.
Mayor Joe Thallemer said they’ve focused on traffic control and keeping emergency services updated about changes.
Progress, he said, has been like tracking a “moving target,” but said Norfolk Southern has been good with communication.
“We’re asking for patience,” Thallemer said. “It’s not going to be easy, but hopefully, they’re going to try and get Winona (Avenue) and Center (Street) open Wednesday and that will be huge.”
