New Noblitt Park Railroad Bridge May Mean Increased Railroad Traffic
Louisville & Indiana Railroad officials have notified the city that longer, heavier and faster CSX trains will begin traveling through Columbus on L&I’s rail system beginning Nov. 3.
City of Columbus Honored with Local Government Collaboration Award for Railroad Overpass
The City of Columbus was presented the Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) Local Government Collaboration Award at the Aim Ideas Summit Annual Awards Luncheon, held on October 3, 2018 in French Lick.
City Hires Consultant to Assist with Quiet Zones
At their meeting on September 17, the Redevelopment Commission voted to hire CTC of Fort Worth, Texas to assist the City with a two-step process to help the city quiet the horns from trains passing through the city.
E-911 Cameras Installed at Intersections
The Columbus/Bartholomew County E-911 Center is now benefitting from the installation of cameras at critical intersections impacted by increased railroad traffic.
Flat Rock River Bridge Tree Clearing begins January 10
Tree clearing will begin January 10 as part of preliminary work to upgrade the railroad bridge at the Flat Rock River crossing in Noblitt Park. Work is expected to continue over several weeks as weather permits as numerous trees are removed to allow for room for cranes and equipment to move into the area for bridge construction.
Tree Clearing Scheduled This Week Near Flat Rock River Bridge in Noblitt Park
As part of preliminary work to upgrade the railroad bridge at the Flat Rock River crossing in Noblitt Park, crews will begin tree removal in the area beginning the week of November 27.
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