Notice – SB Co. to Upgrade High Desert Railroad Crossings

According to an announcement from the County of San Bernardino’s CountyWire, wp.sbcounty.gov, BNSF Railway, the San Bernardino County Public Works Department and the Town of Apple Valley are jointly participating in a project to upgrade the railroad crossing along Kiowa Road just south of Tussing Ranch Road.

This project includes placing concrete panels across the railroad tracks in Kiowa Road that will provide a smoother surface resulting in decreased wear and tear on your vehicles.

The project is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2013. Kiowa Road must be closed up to eight hours for the work. A detour will be available on Tussing Ranch Road, Central Avenue and Roundup Way.

BNSF and the County Public Works Department are jointly participating in a second project, one that will upgrade the railroad crossing along High Road. This project also includes placing concrete panels across the railroad tracks on High Road to reduce vehicle wear and tear.

This project is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2013. High Road must be closed up to eight hours for the work. A detour will not be available.

For questions, please contact the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works yard at 760-247-8208 or visit the Public Works website at sbcounty.gov/dpw.