FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — By the start of fall crossing railroad tracks in Fort Pierre should be a smoother experience. The Fort Pierre City Council voted to move forward with replacing the four crossings in the city. Street Superintendent Brett Fergen says the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern is having crossings in Blunt refurbished and is willing to add Fort Pierre…
Tyler Van Asperen with the R-C-P-and-E says the Stanley crossing was not included because it was previously repaired, but it would be on the city to have the crossing upgraded to concrete…
Van Asperen says the cost has gone up substantially since the last time he got quotes. Some of the crossings will incorporate upgraded associated sidewalk areas. The upgrades are a part of the R-C-P-and-E’s Fort Pierre to Rapid City track improvements. Mayor Gloria Hansen says the project is not a budgeted one but believes the city has cash on hand to cover the cost of the crossing replacements. The project is expected to begin in September.
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