Railroad companies are required to notify the commission and the governing authority of a community at least 10 days before taking any planned action that may have a significant impact on the community.
Such actions can include disrupting the use of a crossing for track inspection, reconstruction, maintenance, or blocking a crossing.
For more information, see WAC 480-62-305 - Railroad Community Notice Requirements.
Submit a Notice
To submit a community notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received - Updated Feb. 28, 2025.
The commission received the following community notice(s):
- Oregon Way, Longview. USDOT 101805A. Closed from 8:00 p.m. on Monday March 3 to 2:00 a.m. Tuesday March 4 to replace warning devices. Kris Peterson Signal Superintendent 253-327-3675.
- Main Street, Sumner. USDOT 085683D. Closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6 to 5:00 a.m. Friday March 7 for repairs. Matt Wells BNSF Assistant Roadmaster Tacoma. 253-405-6074.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.
