Learn the Issues
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Can I walk around the derailment site?
No, residents passing through Taggart Street are required to stay in their vehicles as active work continues. Only derailment related workers are allowed in the operational areas. The derailment site remains an active work area and all site personnel are required to have appropriate training, personal protective equipment (PPE) and…
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What is the “reduced speed” near work areas? When will the speed limit return to normal?
The reduced speed near work areas on Taggart Street is 15 miles per hour. Be aware that air monitoring vans drive at 10 miles per hour and no passing is permitted. Please obey reduced speed signage to ensure safety of workers and work vehicles. Speed restrictions will continue until final…
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What hours will truck traffic be present? About how frequent and how long are wait times expected to be?
Most truck traffic on Taggart occurs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vac trucks and support vehicles will continue to use the street through overnight hours. During traffic interruptions, wait times will likely vary from 15 to 30 minutes and may occur often throughout the day.
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How many trucks are still expected throughout the day? What is in the trucks?
Up to 50-100 water, soil, and support vehicles per day are still anticipated as remaining contaminated soil and treated wastewater are shipped off-site. Also, as excavation concludes, trucks will enter the derailment site with clean soil (backfill).
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Can I get gas at Leake Oil on Taggart Street?
No, Leake Oil is currently closed due to site activities. They have an alternate location on N. Market Street.
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