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Stretch of Cooper Street Getting Facelift
For years, Keith Melton, Arlington’s public works and transportation director, has watched drivers use the wide center left turn lanes on Cooper Street for almost everything but turning. “They dive into it and they speed up, they slow down, they cross over. Pretty much everything except what it was intended for,” Melton said. Those central [...]
Rutherford Lane Project, Road Closure Notification
Who: City of Arlington Water Utilities What: New York Avenue Closure When: February 20-March 3, 2013 Where: New York Ave at Rutherford Lane Why: Water & Sanitary Sewer Renewal Beginning Wednesday, February 20, New York Avenue will be closed at Rutherford Lane for pavement repair. Traffic shall use Brookhurst Lane and Baywood Lane as the alternate routes as [...]
Good News for Drivers, Great Southwest Parkway Now Open
Traffic in Arlington should be back to normal now that Great Southwest Parkway is open in both directions. The rail crossing was originally scheduled to open February 3, but is open nine days early. Union Pacific crews replaced aging track and ties along a 13-mile stretch in Arlington, and will continue to move east toward [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
Expect Smoother Commutes, Collins Now Open
It looks like a best-case scenario for your Thursday morning commute. After a four-day closure, Collins Street is now open. The Union Pacific Rail Renewal project to replace aging track and ties along a 13-mile stretch in Arlington has consistently moved ahead of schedule. Cooper, Center, Mesquite, and Collins are all open for traffic, a day [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
UP Rail Crossing Openings Announced for Wednesday
Driving through central Arlington should be a bit smoother Wednesday morning as Union Pacific continues to open rail crossings for commuters. Cooper Street, N. Center Street, Mesquite Street and Collins Street are all open. Union Pacific opened Collins on Tuesday evening, a day earlier than expected. Davis Drive is expected to open Wednesday and Stadium Drive East is [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
UP Rail Crossing Openings Announced for Tuesday
Drivers will get a reprieve Tuesday morning as many of the rail crossings will begin to open. Cooper Street, N. Center Street and Mesquite are now open. Collins Street is scheduled to open later in the day. Stadium Drive East is scheduled to open Wednesday. Davis Drive is closed and Great Southwest Parkway is expected to remain closed until [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
Union Pacific Rail Renewal Closures Announced for Monday
Motorists traveling Great Southwest Parkway will have to find an alternate route Monday morning due to the at-grade crossing’s early closure. A total of six rail crossings are now closed. Great Southwest Parkway is expected to remain closed until February 3. The UPRR advises the rail crossing closures at Cooper St., N. Center St., Mesquite St., Collins [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
Union Pacific Rail Renewal Closures Announced for Sunday
Five streets will remain closed in central Arlington on Sunday. Make sure to map your route ahead of time. The UPRR advises the rail crossing closures at Cooper St., N. Center St., Mesquite St., Collins St., and Stadium Dr. East will continue on Sunday, January 20. Bowen Road and Davis Drive are now open with the [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
Union Pacific Rail Renewal Closures Times Announced for Saturday
If your weekend commute involves Collins Street or Stadium Drive in central Arlington, make sure to map your route ahead of time. The UPRR advises the rail crossing at Collins Street will close Saturday morning at 5:00 a.m. and Stadium Drive East is scheduled to close by 10:00 a.m. Drivers should make plans for an alternate route and [...]
Union Pacific Railroad Track Renewal
Downtown Businesses Remain Open During Rail Renewal Project
The Union Pacific track renewal train will force rail crossing closures and traffic detours, but businesses in downtown Arlington will keep their doors open through it all. There are more than 760 businesses in the downtown Arlington area, ranging from automobile dealers to restaurants. Most plan to maintain normal business hours. Barricades to control traffic will [...]
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