Lincoln eyes improvements at railroad crossings near 33rd and Cornhusker

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Officials are considering changes at two busy north Lincoln railroad crossings.

The city announced Thursday that it will hold an open house next month to help officials plan the project.

The goal is to reduce delays and increase safety at the railroad crossings near 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway.

Over the last 30 years, six people have died in crashes at the railroad crossings at 33rd Street and Adams Street.

That makes them among the most dangerous crossings in Nebraska, according to the Lincoln Transportation and Utilites Department.

Every day, almost 65 trains travel the tracks, blocking the streets for at least 3.5 hours per day, LTU said.

The Railroad Transportation Safety District is leading the project, which could cost up to $75 million, according to preliminary estimates.

A webpage devoted to the project says the money will come from a variety of sources, including state and federal funds.

Officials will provide more details and seek public input at the open house, which is set for Sept. 5.