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 Jan. 26, 2025.
The commission received the following community notice(s): .
- Third Avenue/SR-432, Longview. USDOT 101862T. Closed from 6 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 29 until 2 a.m. on Thursday Jan 30 to repair the crossing surface. Jarrell Williams, BNSF Roadmaster Kelso. 360-989-6906.
- Sill Road, Silvana. USDOT 084673U. Closed Tuesday Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for rail repair. Paul Farley, BNSF Roadmaster Bellingham 509-591-2021.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.