Illinois Commerce Commission Approves Time Extension for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Improvement Project

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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved a third supplemental order for a time extension, allowing CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) and the Martinsville Township Road District to continue working on improving the public safety at the 600th Street highway-rail grade crossing near Martinsville, Clark County, Illinois. The original order required safety improvements to be completed by May 27, 2022, but due to delays in receiving IDOT approvals, the County/Township's work on the approaches has not been completed. The ICC has granted a time extension to December 31, 2024, to allow the County/Township to complete the approach work, and for CSX to provide necessary flagging and incidental work.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICC has entered its Third Supplemental Order for a Time Extension, allowing CSX and the Martinsville Township Road District to continue working on improving public safety at the 600th Street highway-rail grade crossing.
  • The original order required safety improvements to be completed by May 27, 2022, but due to delays in receiving IDOT approvals, the County/Township's work on the approaches has not been completed.
  • The ICC has granted a time extension to December 31, 2024, to allow the County/Township to complete the approach work, and for CSX to provide necessary flagging and incidental work.
  • CSX has completed its portion of the project, but the County/Township's work on the approaches has been delayed due to lack of IDOT approvals.
  • The County/Township has been working to complete the approach work, but CSX has been incurring costs for railroad flagging and incidental work charges to allow the County/Township to complete the roadway portion of the project on CSX right-of-way.

Key Players:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)
  • CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX)
  • Martinsville Township Road District
  • Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Statistics:

  • May 27, 2022: Original deadline for completing safety improvements
  • June 9, 2022: First Supplemental Order granting a time extension to May 27, 2023
  • June 1, 2023: Second Supplemental Order granting an extension of time to November 27, 2023
  • December 31, 2024: Newly granted time extension for completing the project
  • CSX has incurred costs for railroad flagging and incidental work charges to allow the County/Township to complete the approach work

Sources:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) - Docket Number: T21-0077
  • CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) - PETITION FOR A THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME (Supplemental Petition)
  • Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) - Not mentioned, but referenced in the context of the project's delay.