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Taggart Street Reopening Frequently Asked Questions

At-a-Glance Fast Facts

  • As of October 23rd, Taggart Street is open to normal traffic throughout the day. Restrictions remain in place to ensure worker and community safety.
  • The reduced speed limit near work areas is 15 mph. Traffic interruptions should be expected until final site activities are completed in early 2024. Please exercise caution as you drive.
  • Since Taggart is a two-lane, two-way street, it remains a no passing zone.
  • Site operations continue 24/7, with the heaviest truck traffic occurring during daytime hours (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
  • Site related traffic may create wait times of 15-30 minutes. To avoid delays, alternative routes are still encouraged.
  • Pedestrians are discouraged from walking along Taggart due to the amount of heavy equipment and truck traffic present, as well as the lack of continuous sidewalk.
  • Parking is not permitted on Taggart.
  • All trucks are decontaminated and securely covered before leaving the site.

Taggart Street Reopening Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there health risks to driving through Taggart Street?

  • There is mud on my car from driving on Taggart Street. Is this contaminated?

  • How many trucks are still expected throughout the day? What is in the trucks?

  • If I have questions about site activities, who can I contact?

  • What is the “reduced speed” near work areas? When will the speed limit return to normal?

  • What hours will truck traffic be present? About how frequent and how long are wait times expected to be?

  • Can I get gas at Leake Oil on Taggart Street?

  • Can I walk around the derailment site?

  • Will air monitoring continue around Taggart Street?

  • Can I park on Taggart Street?

  • Can I walk along Taggart Street?

  • Are street sweeping and road wetting still taking place?

  • Are there health risks to driving through Taggart Street?

  • There is mud on my car from driving on Taggart Street. Is this contaminated?

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Last updated on October 16, 2024
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