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 impact notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received - Updated Oct. 2, 2024.
The commission received the following community notice(s): .
- Andover Park East, Renton. USDOT 400109V. Closed from Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:00 a.m. until Friday, Nov. 8 at 3:00 p.m. for replacement of track and crossing surface materials. Matthew Tredway, Union Pacific Manager Track Programs, 971-349-6516.
- SR-181/West Valley Highway, Tukwila. USDOT 400106A. Closed from Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 a.m. until Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 3:00 p.m. for replacement of track and crossing surface materials. Matthew Tredway, Union Pacific Manager Track Programs, 971-349-6516.
- Reese Road, Startup. USDOT 084544E. Closed from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for repair of track surface. BNSF Roadmaster Joe Partridge 206-396-0637
- 363rd Avenue SE, Startup. USDOT 084545X. Closed from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for repair of track surface. BNSF Roadmaster Joe Partridge 206-396-0637
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.