Madera Studies Seven Railroad Crossings and Potential Separations Along Union Pacific Line

MADERA — CALIFORNIA58 LOCAL REPORT. Madera is examining opportunities to improve traffic safety and east-west connectivity at seven Union Pacific Railroad crossings between Cleveland Avenue and Ninth Street. The Rail Corridor Improvement Study will examine existing delays, emergency access, walking and bicycle conditions.

What residents should know

Crossings under review include Cleveland Avenue, Central Avenue, Third Street, Fourth Street, Yosemite Avenue, Sixth Street and Ninth Street. Potential grade separations receive particular attention at Cleveland and Yosemite avenues.

The city lists upcoming milestones through 2028: an existing-conditions report in winter 2027, traffic and conceptual engineering studies later in 2027, and a draft and final alternatives and safety report anticipated in winter 2028. These are forecasts subject to revision.

Residents can use English- and Spanish-language online surveys to flag crossing problems and identify improvements they believe are most important. The city plans outreach at the November 7 Pomegranate Festival as part of the study.

A corridor study is not a decision to close, rebuild or elevate any particular crossing. Designs, financing and regulatory work would require further consideration.

Primary source: City of Madera official document or event program. Check future decisions and schedules with the issuing city department.

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