Construction continues on Bennett Street between Enterprise Avenue and Lone Pine Avenue, including improvements to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad crossing east of Enterprise Avenue.
The project involves the lowering of the train tracks by 12-18 inches and the raising of the approach on the east side of the tracks in an effort to improve sight distance issues causing safety concerns at the Enterprise Avenue intersection. New ADA-compliant sidewalks will be added as well as improvements to the storm sewer system.
This project has been accelerated through a cost share partnership between the City of Springfield and the BNSF Railway Company. The City’s portion will total approximately $100,000 and it will be funded from the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax.