Railroad crossing topic of ADOT meeting

The Arizona Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 10 as part of a study to evaluate a grade separation at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on State Route 347.

The meeting will be at Maricopa Unified School District administrative offices, 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.

ADOT in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and the city of Maricopa, is initiating a study to improve safety, access, capacity and traffic operations in Maricopa through 2040.

The study will evaluate a future grade separation to replace the existing at-grade intersection of SR 347 at the railroad crossing.

“At-grade” means traffic and trains move at the same elevation or grade, as they do at the SR 347 crossing. “Grade separation” means traffic is moved to an underpass or overpass so vehicle movement and train movement do not impede one another.

Questions about the meeting should be addressed to Jennifer Grentz, ADOT community relations project manager, at 602-510-9840.