The Village would like to advise residents that the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad plans to reconstruct the Kensington Avenue Railroad Crossing. The scope of work includes replacement of all railroad track, ties, crossing mats and asphalt in order to repair the track and to provide for a smoother crossing.
A complete closure of the crossing to both vehicles and pedestrians will be required for this work starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016 through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Traffic will be detoured on Burlington and Hillgrove Avenues to the rail crossings located at either Brainard Avenue to the west or Ashland Avenue to the east. Signs will be posted in the area designating the detour route for motorists while the crossing is under construction.
Residents may experience a temporary increase in noise levels associated with railroad equipment performing the necessary work during working hours - Saturday and Sunday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Children walking to and from school are to use the Ashland Avenue grade crossing. A crossing guard will be relocated to the Ashland Avenue crossing to assist children.
Please note that schedules and work progress is weather dependent.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Public Works at (708) 579-2328.