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Construction starts Monday at Longmont's Ninth Avenue railroad crossing
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday at the Ninth Avenue railroad crossing between Collyer and Baker streets, for Longmont's Railroad Quiet Zones Project.
One lane of traffic on Ninth Avenue will be closed in both directions across the railroad crossing for approximately four weeks. Additional intermittent lane closures may be required until construction at the crossing is complete at the end of August, according to a city news release.
A 'quiet zone' is a section of railroad in Longmont where trains do not routinely sound their horns at road crossings. However, multiple adjacent crossings will need to have safety improvements, before a full quiet zone can be designated. The city noted that residents may still hear train horns after construction is completed at these crossings, until the other adjacent crossings are also completed.
This is part of the first group of crossings to receive safety improvements that will eventually be designated as a Quiet Zone through downtown Longmont. The other crossings in this group include 17th Avenue, Longs Peak Avenue/Atwood Street and Third Avenue/Atwood Street.
Regular construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some work may occur until 7 p.m., and also on Saturdays and Sundays, as necessary, according to the release. Detour signs will direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic to alternate routes, as needed. In some cases, a full closure of the railroad crossing is required.
For more information, visit the Quiet Zones in Longmont webpage. Questions or concerns regarding the project should be directed to the project hotline by calling 720-526-2044 or emailing QuietZones@
