Westport Train Control Signals
KC Streetcar Constructors will be relocating train signals for the Westport Crossover. This work involves installing new and relocating existing electrical conduit underneath the sidewalks near the intersection of Main Street and Westport Road.
This work will happen in phases and is weather dependent. Starting Tuesday, January, 28, for approximately 4-6 weeks, crews will remove and replace sidewalk panels, update electrical conduit and relocate train signal foundations in the following corners of the Westport Road and Main Street:
Phase 3: Northwest corner
Pedestrian Impacts:
The north and west crosswalks at the intersection of Main Street and Westport Road are closed. The south crosswalk will remain open during this work.
All business access is maintained.
Traffic Impacts:
Westbound traffic on Westport Road is closed between Main Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Westbound detour: Main Street / 40th Street / Westport Road
The northwest corner is anticipated to be completed in an additional 4-6 weeks, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.
Scroll down below to see completed phases of work.
What is the Westport Crossover?
A crossover is a special piece of track which allows streetcars to turn around and switch directions from southbound to northbound. This will support operations during special events or for maintenance if there’s an emergency or if a streetcar needs to go in for repairs. Our team wrote more about the Westport Crossover in a blog here.
What are train signals?
Train signals are traffic lights for streetcar operators. The train signals at the intersection of Westport Road and Main Street will be used when streetcars utilize the Westport Crossover and switch directions.
White bars on the train signals tell streetcar operators when it’s safe to enter the intersection. The image to the right shows what the signals mean.
More information on streetcar train signals can be found in the MUTCD Guidelines (starting on page 1034). Examples of already installed train signals can be found below!
Train signals at the UMKC stop where streetcars will change directions from south to north.
Train signals at the Plaza Transit Center.
Completed Phases
COMPLETE Phase 1: Southwest Corner of Westport Road and Main Street.
Pedestrian Impacts:
The sidewalk on the west side of Main Street between Westport Road and 40th Street is closed.
The sidewalk on the east side of Main Street is open.
Traffic Impacts:
Reduced lanes on Main Street.
COMPLETE Phase 2: Northeast Corner of Westport Road and Main Street.
Pedestrian Impacts:
A portion of the sidewalk between 39th Street and Westport Road is closed.
Business access is maintained from Main Street and Walnut St.
Traffic Impacts:
Reduced lanes on Main Street.
