Wyckoff Avenue Re-opening Ahead of Schedule, Township Says

Wyckoff commuters, many of whom have been slowed all week by traffic in the township's commercial center, may get some relief this evening.

The township sent out an eblast Thursday afternoon saying track work at the Wyckoff Avenue railroad crossing near Main Street would likely be completed early despite several days of inclement weather over the past several days.

Committeeman Kevin Rooney confirmed that the railroad company had told the township said the heavily trafficked crossing should be operational by approximately 9 p.m.

"It's our understanding that it will be open tonight," Rooney said. 

The township email message received just after 2 p.m. Thursday read: 

"WYCKOFF AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING OPEN TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
9 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012 

The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Corp. reports that they will complete the reconstruction of the railroad crossing on Wyckoff Avenue at Main Street today on or before 9 pm. Therefore, Wyckoff Avenue will be open to through traffic. The Township thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation following  the detour route. Please always remember to drive with caution."

Traffic has frequently been backed up on Franklin Avenue between Godwin and Wyckoff avenues, as well as on Main Street between Franklin and Wyckoff avenues, as New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway crews made repairs to tracks starting Monday.

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