Arctic Directory: Alaska Railroad announces two project-related events
The Alaska Railroad said Jan. 14 that it invites the public to an open house 4:00-6:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, at the Alaska Railroad Depot, 1745 Johansen Expressway in Fairbanks. The venue provides an opportunity to review and comment on a proposed Program of Projects for 2011.The open house will showcase continuing and proposed capital improvement projects that are in various stages. Project managers will be on hand to explain projects that are located all along the railroad system from Seward to Fairbanks, with an emphasis on projects located in and around Fairbanks, Interior Alaska and system-wide. The Alaska Railroad also invites the public to a public scoping meeting from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, at the North Pole City Hall, 125 Snowman Lane. Presentations are scheduled for 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. The venue provides an opportunity to solicit input into a proposed project to reduce at-grade road and rail crossings along an 8-mile section of the Eielson Branch track that runs through North Pole. The purpose is to enhance public safety in downtown North Pole and improve railroad operating efficiency, while ensuring continued rail access to existing and future customers along this portion of the track.
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