Choo choo

For those who haven’t noticed, the train tracks running through town are getting a makeover. Union Pacific Railroad is replacing the ties and generally fixing up the various railroad crossings. For your walking, biking and driving convenience, here’s a quick list of the crossings that will be closed—from 9 to 5 on designated days—and when:

Sept. 20: West Second Street

Sept. 21: West First Street

Sept. 24: Bike/pedestrian crossing at Chico State

Sept. 25: West Sacramento Avenue

Sept. 26: West Eighth Avenue

Sept. 26-27: West Lindo Avenue

Sept. 28: West East Avenue

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