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June 14, 2002

Trains vs. cars no longer in Tukwila

  • Building a grade separation below the tracks involves 'cementing' soggy soil
    • By GARY PHILLIPS
    Berger/ABAM

    South 180th Street undercrossing
    Rendering courtesy of Berger/ABAM
    Shoppers going to Costco and Ikea will no longer face long waits at the railroad crossing on South 180th Street when the city of Tukwila’s grade separation project is completed.

    Ah, the nostalgic whistle of a lonesome train. Grrr -- the maddening dinging when a railroad crossing bar drops, forcing you to wait in your car until the train rumbles by.


     
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