At least two deadly crashes have taken place at the Metra crossing at 87th Street and Pulaski Road.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported that Metra announced that the SouthWest Line crossing will be replaced. It comes after victims’ families called for an immediate fix.
“This is something that Metra’s known for years,” said Ben Crane.
Metra confirmed that the area was studied in 2017 and the Illinois Commerce Commission recommended several changes that would make the intersection less confusing for drivers.
Three years later, Metra announced it is finally happening.
“That they’re doing it speaks volumes,” Crane said. “This is a great day for railroad safety. This change this says a lot.”
“This will protect other people from getting killed in that area,” Crane said. “This is a victory for safety in that neighborhood in the Southwest and South Side of Chicago.”
The total project is expected to cost about $2.3 million, with about $350,000 coming from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
