ICC Orders Railroad Crossing Upgrade at Wabash

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a public safety project for Effingham.

The agreement requires CSX Transportation to install new automatic warning devices at the Wabash Avenue railroad crossing adjacent to the Raney Street overpass in the City Business Park. 

The estimated cost to install the automatic warning devices is $623,575. Staff recommended to the Commission that the Grade Crossing Protection Fund be used to pay 95% of the costs. CSX will pay all remaining installation costs, as well as all future costs to maintain the new warning devices.

All work is expected to be completed within 12 months of the order date.