NC DOT examining potential railroad closings in OWD

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The story in the Triangulator, the Independent Weekly's news blog, describes potential railroad closings in Durham and quotes OWD resident Eric Heidt, who expresses concern about possible closings of two OWD intersections at Anderson Street and Swift Avenue (pictured). It goes without saying that potential closings of these two critical arteries will have a significant adverse effect on the neighborhood. If the rush-hour traffic on Swift is any indication, even prolonged disruption to build a grade-separated crossing can have a significant deleterious effect. The full story is here.