Summary
The city agreed to permanently close the Airport Road (Highway 351) at-grade Union Pacific crossing once a grade-separated crossing is finished there.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost mentioned — this paperwork finalizes a state-funded overpass project.
Drivers and rail safety once the over/underpass replaces the dangerous at-grade crossing.
No groups negatively affected
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City Council — September 1, 2026
The city agreed to permanently close the Airport Road (Highway 351) at-grade Union Pacific crossing once a grade-separated crossing is finished there.
Public Safety Council Committee — August 18, 2026
ArDOT built a new overpass at Airport Road and needs the city's official agreement to permanently close the old at-grade crossing. The committee forwarded the resolution to council — Airport Road drivers are already using the new crossing.
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