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
To submit a community notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received - Updated Dec. 2, 2025.
The commission received the following community notice(s):
- Cliffside Drive, Bellingham. USDOT 084821L. Crossing is tentatively scheduled for closure Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for reconstruction of the crossing with new rail, crossing surface, and roadway approaches. BNSF Roadmaster John Barson, 425-330-6757.
- Laurel Street, Bellingham. USDOT 084809E. Crossing is scheduled for closure on Thursday, Dec. 4, for replacement of the rail and crossing surface. BNSF Roadmaster John Barson, 425-330-6757.
- Central Avenue, Bellingham. USDOT 084814B. Crossing is scheduled for closure on Thursday, Dec. 4, for replacement of the rail and crossing surface. BNSF Roadmaster John Barson, 425-330-6757.
- Somerville Road, Napavine. USDOT 092505J. Crossing is scheduled for closure on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for defect remediation and surfacing. BNSF Roadmaster Jarrell Williams, 360-989-6906.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.