The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning to spend $100 million improving 300 railroad crossings over the next three years throughout the state,
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission is expected to consider awarding up to 10 of those railroad crossing projects at its Oct. 12 meeting, with more to follow later.
The Oklahoman reported that, according to statistics, 12 people were killed and 21 injured in 45 accidents at rail crossings in Oklahoma last year, according to the Federal Railroad Administration and Operation Lifesaver Inc.
About half of those accidents occurred at railroad crossings where there were no flashing lights or mechanical arms to warn motorists.
Oklahoma has more than 3,700 at-grade rail crossings — 694 of which are on roads that are part of the state highway system.
Topics Oklahoma
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