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Posted on: August 7, 2013

[ARCHIVED] Railroad Crossing Closed

The Union Pacific Railroad has advised the City of Columbus that 25th and 26th Avenue railroad crossings will be closed on Thursday, August 8, 2013. They will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for track repairs.

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