A portion of train tracks on Highway 25 between Gilroy and
Hollister that have been a problem spot for years are once again
making the crossing a bumpy ride.
A portion of train tracks on Highway 25 between Gilroy and Hollister that have been a problem spot for years are once again making the crossing a bumpy ride.
The crossing has become uneven with heavy use from trucks and motorists. Many drivers are forced to slow down considerably when crossing it or suffer a jolt to his or her car.
The crossing was fixed once in the past several years. But with the constant use, the concrete pads that sit beside each track have moved slightly, causing the unevenness when it’s crossed over, District 1 Supervisor Don Gage said.
To alleviate the problem, the pads on the approach to the crossing and in-between the tracks must be leveled out, Gage said.
A total of eight pads surround the tracks, and it only takes as much of a half inch of movement up or down to cause an imbalance and subsequent jolting when crossing it, he said.
