Thursday 25 Nov 2004
UPGRADE FOR MAXEY LEVEL CROSSING – ROAD CLOSURE
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Network Rail is carrying out work to upgrade Maxey Level Crossing which crosses the East Coast Main Line and Stamford railway lines. The £650,000 project will convert the crossing from two barriers, which span the whole road, to four barriers. This will help prevent the possibility of cars and pedestrians becoming trapped on the crossing as the entry barrier closes first with a six second delay before the exit barrier closes. In order to install and commission the upgraded barriers and associated equipment it will be necessary to close the crossing to pedestrians and vehicles from Saturday 27 November until Monday 6 December. Tony Raine, Area Operations Manager, Network Rail said: “This is one of the longest level crossings in the country covering 6 railway tracks. The upgrade of the crossing to four barriers will help ensure it’s continued safe operation in the future.”
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