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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick K. Petree Reference: TRN31799-20

 

Rail Crossing Upgrade Approved for Graves Road in Ardmore

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has approved an agreement between the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway with the City of Ardmore for modification and improvements of a railroad crossing at Graves Road.

The timber crossing surface will be extended 16 feet, gate arms will be lengthened and flashing light signals will be relocated in connection with a widening of Graves Road.

The City of Ardmore will pay the cost of the improvements, estimated at $34,213, according to information presented at a commission hearing.

Average train traffic at the Graves Road crossing is 20 trains per day at speeds of 55 miles per hour.

The Corporation Commission is responsible for regulating the opening, closing, modifications, site distance requirements and maintenance of all public railroad crossings in Oklahoma.

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