ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrades Across Counties
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Illinois Commerce Commission (courtesy ICC)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved rail safety upgrades across Rock Island, Henry, and Bureau Counties.
At an estimated total cost of $3.1 million, the projects will install automatic flashing light signals and gates at the following crossing locations:
- Moline: 1st Street, 6th Street, 34th Street, and 41st Street crossings
- Annawan: North Main Street crossing
- Atkinson: North State Street crossing
- Sheffield: County Road 550 East crossings
For $3.1 million project cost, the ICC staff recommend the GCPF, or Grade Crossing Protection Fund, be used to pay 95% of the design and construction. The remaining 5% and future maintenance costs are left to Iowa Interstate Railroad.
ICC Commissioner Michael T. Carrigan said, “Warning signals, gates, and other improvements to Illinois’ existing rail infrastructure are important for preventing train collisions and keeping Illinoisans safer when they need to cross train tracks. The Grade Crossing Protection Fund helps make these critical safety projects possible for local communities.”
