The City of North Bend and the Northwest Railway Museum are working together on the Railway Crossing Capital Project, a federal grant-funded project that, once complete, will improve a total of four railway crossings in North Bend.

Two of these railway crossing projects will begin within the coming month. Take note of the following round-the-clock road closures:

• State Route 202/Bendigo Boulevard, between West Park Street and West North Bend Way, from 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, through 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

• Main Avenue S., between West Park Street and East McClellan Street, from 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, through 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7.

Drivers can expect clearly marked detours and messaging boards with information at each location. Messaging boards will be installed seven days prior to each road closure.

Later in November, Stacy Witbeck crews will begin work on two additional railway crossings, located on NW 8th Street, near Alm Way, and North Bend Way, near Tollgate Park. The city will continue to provide community updates as construction dates are finalized.

The project is a result of a $4.8 million 2023 Rail-Highway Crossing Program grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Once finished, the four railway crossings will enhance quality of travel and safety with new concrete panels, tracks, crossing gates, signals and cantilevered flashing lights. In addition, the tracks between SR 202/Bendigo Boulevard and Main Avenue will be relocated approximately 14 feet south along McClellan Avenue to make room for future parking improvements on the avenue.

The public can send comments and questions to dmarcinko@northbendwa.gov or 425-888-7639.