A perfect crossing A semi-trailer proved on Sept. 2 that the crossing is now safe for large vehicles to cross. As a group of officials and local residents gathered to inspect the work, a truck happened to cross the tracks, which demonstrated the effectiveness of the project. Comet photo by Abbey Blackburn There is much rejoicing over the work in progress on the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing at 876N. in Burrows. This is because the crossing is now safe for semi-trailers and school buses to cross.

Carroll County Highway Engineer Paul Couts said construction began Aug. 23 and has a projected finish date by mid-September.

Couts said he is unsure what this project will cost Carroll County which includes grinding up the pavement, raising the sub-grade and paying for the asphalt.

Norfolk Southern paved and will finish the crossing over the rails. The railroad paid for the construction on the crossing.

“It’s getting done and we are just taking it as it comes,” Couts said.

A work in progress U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, along with several local residents, visited the repaired Burrows railroad crossing to view and discuss progress last Thursday. Construction began Aug. 23 and is expected to be finished by mid-September. Comet photo by Abbey Blackburn Several locals, Liberty Township trustee Mark Justice with township board members, were at the crossing last Thursday when U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly visited to inspect the progress.

“Donnelly’s been in Carroll County a lot and has showed much concern for our needs,” Justice said. “The fixed crossing couldn’t have happened without him.”

The Liberty Township fire chief Joe Remaly also expressed his thankfulness to Carroll County and Liberty Township board members for keeping this issue “pushed along” to the finish.

“This is a great example of something that everybody has worked together on,” Donnelly concluded.