Information About Oak Island Railroad Crossing Improvements
July 21, 2017
The City of Revere is improving the railroad crossing at Oak Island per Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements in order to perpetuate the existing quiet zone that exists there presently (quiet zone meaning no train horns are sounded when the train comes through, a standard safety practice elsewhere).
As a requirement for retaining the quiet zone, additional safety improvements including channelization, signage and striping are being added. These are all FRA requirements that are to be implemented by 8/1 which will improve the overall safety of the crossing. If this work was not completed, trains would be required to blow their horns when going through this area, causing disruption for residents.
Included in this first phase of work is also a temporary gravel turnaround area on the south side of Oak Island Rd. Phase 2 and 3 will follow and will include a new paved turnaround area with 3 delineated parking spots on Oak Island Road as well as sidewalk improvements and widening of the traveled way on both sides of the railroad. Work started July 17th and the tentative schedule is for work to be completed around the beginning of October.