Drivers in Washington County should prepare for a series of road closures as Union Pacific Railroad undertakes maintenance work on their tracks in the upcoming weeks. The work will focus on replacing railroad ties and upgrading crossing surfaces, leading to unavoidable disruptions across several road/railroad crossing points throughout the county.
The schedule, as published by Washington County, indicates closures will occur between October 17 and November 4; detailed estimates for specific road closures include County Highway 15 (Manning Ave) being shut down for two days from October 17 to 20; County Highway 14 (40th St) facing closure from October 19 to 21 for possibly one or two days, these updates mean residents in the area will need to plan their commutes and travel with these interruptions in mind, especially as the county has no say over the scheduling of the railroad's work.
Further road closures include County Highway 17 (Lake Elmo Ave) and County Highway 13 (Ideal Ave) both anticipated to be closed for a two-day period between October 29 and November 4, during these periods, the county urges travelers to seek alternative routes, and thanks them for their patience and understanding as these necessary improvements are made to the local infrastructure.
Travelers can take solace in the fact that bridges in the area will not be impacted by the maintenance work, according to Washington County's announcement, locations such as Interstate 694, County Highway 6 (Stillwater Blvd), and Highway 95 (St. Croix Trail) should remain open, paving the way for uninterrupted travel on these routes while adjacent roadways may see temporary closure the maintenance is designed to ultimately result in a safer, more efficient travel experience for all who traverse these paths.
