Palestine Subdivision - Crossing Closures

Crossing Closures Improvement Classification Level Estimated Cost Estimated Public Benefit* Ratio:
Benefit/Cost
Caroline 3 $50,000 NA NA
E Noble 3 $50,000 NA NA
Main 3 $50,000 NA NA
W Hardy 3 $50,000 NA NA
Total Identified Improvements $200,000    

*Public benefit could only be estimated for crossing closures which would be rerouted to a grade separated crossing. However, all crossing closures produce a public benefit of improved safety.

Caroline Street, Noble Street, Main Street and Hardy Street

Caroline, Noble, Main, and West Hardy Streets are each currently two lane roadways that cross the UPRR Palestine Subdivision east of Old Town Spring.

Caroline Street

Caroline Street provides access to and from Aldine-Westfield Road and Old Town Spring, of which the Palestine Subdivision crosses between. Closing the crossing would increase the travel distance between the two areas by less than one mile. Traffic would flow east on Caroline, south on Elm and Prairie Streets, and east on Main Street and Spring School Road to reach Aldine-Westfield Road.

Noble Street

East Noble Street, located at Spring Junction, provides access across the Palestine Subdivision between East Hardy Road and Old Town Spring. Closing the crossing would increase the travel distance between the two areas by about a quarter of a mile. Traffic would flow south on East Hardy Road, west on Spring School Road, and north on Main Street to reach Old Town Spring. Approximately 7400 vehicles currently cross the UPRR at East Noble Street daily.

Main Street

Main Street, located at Spring Junction, provides access across the Palestine Subdivision between East Hardy Road and Old Town Spring. Closing the crossing would increase the travel distance between the two areas by about a quarter of a mile. From Old Town Spring traffic would flow south to Spring School Road and east to East Hardy Road. Approximately 4600 vehicles currently cross the UPRR at Main Street daily.

Hardy Street

West Hardy Road provides a connection between Caroline and Main Streets of which the Palestine Subdivision crosses between, and is located near Spring Junction. Traffic would flow north to Caroline Street, south on Elm and Prairie Streets, and east on Main Street. Approximately 4600 vehicles currently cross the UPRR at Main Street daily.

Environmental Constraints

The environmental constraints located in the vicinity of these streets include residential and commercial properties, a fire station, oil and gas wells, and a church. Right-of-way acquisition of the adjacent properties will not be required since no new construction is required.

Cost

The crossing closures are each estimated to cost $50,000. The estimated public benefit could not be calculated for the closure of Caroline Street, Noble Street, Main Street, and Hardy Street because traffic would be required to reroute to other at-grade crossings; however, the closures would produce a safety benefit for the traveling public.

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Identified Improvements