Railroad companies are required to notify the commission and the governing authority of a community at least 10 days before taking any planned action that may have a significant impact on the community.
Such actions can include disrupting the use of a crossing for track inspection, reconstruction, maintenance, or blocking a crossing.
For more information, see WAC 480-62-305 - Railroad Community Notice Requirements.
Submit a Notice
To submit a community notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received - Updated June 3.
The commission received the following community notice(s):
- River Road, Yakima. USDOT 103894B. Closed from May 24 through August 24, 2025 at request of City of Yakima. Detour available via 16th Avenue. Roadmaster Rolando Arizpe, Central Washington Railroad 509-952-5604.
- 16th Street SE, Sumner. USDOT 398596Z. Crossing closed on July 23, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for repair of rail defect. Roadmaster Vincent Ortegon, Union Pacific Railroad. 971-420-9348.
- SR-181/West Valley Highway, Kent. USDOT 871950Z. Closed overnight from 9:00 p.m. August 1 through noon August 3 for complete rehabilitation of crossing. Roadmaster Vincent Ortegon, Union Pacific Railroad. 971-420-9348.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.