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Railroad signal malfunction near American Blvd, Bloomington MN

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audio iconRoad Closure
American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel discussed a possible railroad crossing signal malfunction near Sam’s Club on American Blvd in Bloomington. The issue appeared to cause the crossing arm to remain down, holding up vehicles. Crews mentioned similar problems at nearby crossings and were coordinating with supervisors and railroad personnel to address the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Public Works Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:37
Transcript:
00:00
Is there even a train?
00:01
I haven't seen.
00:03
I said actually it must be to our left because the ones to our right are covered in snow so they haven't moved for a while.
00:09
The signal's probably acting up.
00:11
I had the one by the shop act up earlier.
00:12
It came down on top of my truck.
00:15
What are the supervisors listening in?
00:18
Are you calling them, (name withheld)?
00:21
Yeah, I got off the phone.
00:22
You might beat us to those callers back, (name withheld).
00:24
We're at a train track by Sam's Club, it's malfunctioning and not going up.
00:30
Copy that.
00:31
No, he's gonna get on the phone with him.
00:33
I don't know if the railroad can remotely do it or not, but hopefully they can.

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Location mentioned:
American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420

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