Center Street to close Tuesday night east of 12th Street NE for railroad repairs

Railroad crossing repairs will close Center Street NE east of 12th Street NE on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

The 18-hour closure is necessary to make railroad crossing repairs at the intersection. Traffic on 12th Street NE will be allowed in both directions during construction.

Center Street will be closed to westbound traffic beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday.

The road closure includes travel lanes, sidewalks and parking spaces near the train tracks in the construction zone.

City officials advised drivers take extra caution while traveling in the area, follow all signage and watch for workers.

Future closures at the intersections of the Union Pacific Rail Road and Marion Street NE, D Street NE and Market Street NE are expected in May and June.

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