North Fork

Railroad would like to close 3 crossings

Kathy Browning

Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 01:00

When Kelly Abaray, manager of special projects for Union Pacific Railroad, came to the Paonia Town Council meeting on Sept. 25, she addressed safety issues related to crossing and to apologize for sidewalk crossings improperly installed in 2005.

The recent railroad crossing accident which killed 87-year-old Carol Basford of Paonia has added concerns about safety.

Traffic delayed on McClure Pass

Kathy Browning

Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 01:00

Photo by Kathy Browning

Traffic delayed on McClure Pass

Motorists have been having short delays on McClure Pass during daylight hours Monday-Friday and some weekends while the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) repairs two culverts near the summit on Highway 133. Two 48-inch corrugated steel pipes are being reinforced with plastic liners and grout. Some large equipment and a crane will be necessary to complete the project. At the same time, crews are constructing new headwalls, improving the guardrail and conducting some erosion control. American West won the $373,000 contract for the project. Work is expected to be completed by Nov. 2 if the weather cooperates.

North Fork

North Fork

Railroad would like to close 3 crossings

Traffic delayed on McClure Pass

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