In an incident that disrupted morning commutes yesterday, a train collided with a pedestrian near Downtown Arlington, leading to significant delays and traffic diversions. The Arlington Police Department, through a post on social media, informed the public that all railroad crossings from Stadium Drive to Cooper Street were blocked as a response to the incident.
The alert advised drivers in the surroundings of Downtown Arlington to brace for significant delays through the area and strongly encouraged the exploration of alternative routes. Instructed to seek other thoroughfares, drivers could utilize Hwy 360 or Fielder St for north-south passage while contending with heavy traffic on West St. Initially, the authorities predicted the blockage might last at least three hours, affecting many in their daily migration to and from the heart of the city.
However, in an update shared at 9:00 am, a swift turn of events was relayed by the Arlington Police Department as crews managed to get the train moving sooner than anticipated, leading to the reopening of all railroad crossings. This development came as a relief to many who may have anticipated longer disruptions to their day's journey.
