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5/7/2009
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Illinois commission to fund majority of UP crossing improvements
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Earlier this week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved plans to upgrade a Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing near Rankin.
Scheduled for completion in May 2010, the $198,600 project calls for installing automatic flashing light signals and gates.
The ICC will cover 95 percent of project costs through the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, which provides $27 million in motor fuel-tax proceeds annually for crossing upgrades and the construction or reconstruction of grade separations. UP will pay all remaining installation costs, as well as all future operating and maintenance expenses.
Scheduled for completion in May 2010, the $198,600 project calls for installing automatic flashing light signals and gates.
The ICC will cover 95 percent of project costs through the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, which provides $27 million in motor fuel-tax proceeds annually for crossing upgrades and the construction or reconstruction of grade separations. UP will pay all remaining installation costs, as well as all future operating and maintenance expenses.
