Community Notices

Railroad companies are required to notify the commission and the governing authority of a community at least 10 days before taking any planned action that may have a significant impact on the community.

Such actions can include disrupting the use of a crossing for track inspection, reconstruction, maintenance, or blocking a crossing.

For more information, see WAC 480-62-305 - Railroad Community Notice Requirements.

Submit a Notice

Template for Community Notice

To submit a community notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.

Community Notices Received - Updated May 5, 2025.

The commission received the following community notice(s):  

  • N Front St., YAKIMA. USDOT 098445X. Will be closed for repairs May 13-15, 2025. The Public Crossing is to remain closed overnight and for the duration of the work scheduled. Rolando Arizpe, Central Washington Railroad Roadmaster - Engineering. 509-952-5604.
  • Third Avenue/SR-432, Longview. USDOT 101826T. Southbound lane closed May 21, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for crossing panel and tie replacement. Jarrell Williams, General Roadmaster Kelso 360-989-6906.

For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.