Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 415 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - LOCAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Chapter 6 - Highway-Rail Crossings - Construction, Repair and Maintenance
Section 415-6-007 - CROSSING CLOSURES DUE TO RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE

Universal Citation: 415 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 6 ยง 007

Current through September 17, 2024

007.01 Before the railroad company or railroad track owner closes a crossing on the State Highway System in order to perform maintenance work or new construction of rail lines, it shall contact the appropriate Nebraska Department of Roads District Representative or designee at least two weeks in advance of the week of the planned closure, and then again 48 hours prior to closure. The railroad or railroad track owner shall place signs two weeks in advance of the date of the closure notifying the public of the date of the closure and the expected duration of the closure.

007.01A The railroad or railroad track owner shall contact the District Representative to coordinate a detour plan at least two weeks in advance of the week of the planned closure. The railroad or railroad track owner shall be responsible for coordinating all necessary detours, traffic control, and temporary crossings. The design, application, installation and maintenance of detours and temporary crossings shall comply with the MUTCD.

007.02 Before the railroad company or railroad track owner closes a crossing on any municipal or county road system for more than four hours in order to perform maintenance work or new construction of rail lines, it shall contact the appropriate Municipal Engineer/Street Superintendent or County Highway Engineer/ Superintendent or designee at least one week in advance of the week of the planned closure, and then again 48 hours prior to closure. The railroad or railroad track owner shall place signs one week in advance of the date of the closure notifying the public of the date of the closure and the expected duration of the closure.

007.02A The railroad or railroad track owner shall contact the Municipal Engineer/Street Superintendent or County Highway Engineer/Superintendent to coordinate a detour plan at least one week in advance of the week of the planned closure for approval. The railroad or railroad track owner shall be responsible for coordinating all necessary detours, traffic control, and temporary crossings. The design, application, installation and maintenance of detours and temporary crossings shall comply with the MUTCD.

007.03 Before the railroad company or railroad track owner closes a crossing on the municipal or county road system for four hours or less in order to perform maintenance work, it shall contact the appropriate Municipal Engineer/Street Superintendent or County Highway Engineer/Superintendent to coordinate detours if necessary, and be responsible for traffic control.

007.04 In the event of an emergency closure of a crossing(s), the railroad company or railroad track owner shall contact the NDOR District Representative or the appropriate Municipal Engineer/Street Superintendent or County Highway Engineer/Superintendent as soon as practicable after the closure.

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