Summary
The city is rebuilding Whitmore Avenue to two lanes in each direction from Morgan to Crows Landing, but Union Pacific wants $5-7.5 million for the crossing upgrade, which the city refused — so one lane will remain at the railroad. Bidding could start November or December.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city avoided a $5-7.5 million railroad crossing bill by leaving a one-lane bottleneck.
Drivers on Whitmore Avenue get a wider road and median protections against dangerous left turns.
Drivers will still hit a one-lane squeeze at the railroad crossing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 28, 2026
A pipeline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the Whitmore Avenue reconstruction, with up to $250,000 in railroad-related construction costs authorized.
Planning Commission - Sep 21, 2026
The city is rebuilding Whitmore Avenue to two lanes in each direction from Morgan to Crows Landing, but Union Pacific wants $5-7.5 million for the crossing upgrade, which the city refused — so one lane will remain at the railroad. Bidding could start November or December.
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