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Blackwell Railroad Bridge Fire Incident – Immediate Response Efforts

Tuesday, March 11 by Ponca City Now-City of Blackwell

Monday afternoon, just before 3 PM, the Blackwell Industrial Authority/Oklahoma Department of Transportation was informed of a fire involving a railroad bridge north of Blackwell and that the Blackwell Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.The Land Rush Rail team is currently on-site, actively assessing the situation to ensure the safety and security of... Read More.

Railroad Work To Close Part Of K-49 Near Mayfield Aug. 22

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

Part of K-49 in Sumner County will be closed for 24 hours starting Aug. 22 so a railroad can work on a crossing.According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation Thursday morning, the closure will be on K-49 just south of U.S. 160 near Mayfield. The closure is expected to last... Read More.

U.S. 77 closed at railroad underpass due to semi accident

Monday, May 24 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop K announced Monday morning that anyone who travels on U.S. 77 southbound north of Ponca City can expect major delays for a single semi non-injury crash just to the North of Coleman Road.The accident occurred at the bridge where U.S. 77 goes underneath the railroad tracks. Wrecker crews are currently... Read More.

Broadway Ave. railroad crossing closed for maintenance

Thursday, April 30 by Lyman James

Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crews will be performing maintenance activities at the Broadway Avenue railroad crossing beginning this morning, April 30. The rehabilitation work is expected to last through Monday, May 4 and the crossing will be closed to motor vehicle traffic during that time. Traffic that normally uses the Broadway crossing may... Read More.