The Siouxland Historical Railroad Association will close the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District for the next two weeks (Friday, March 5th through Friday, March 19th) due to forecasted inclement weather and heavy snow melt runoff from the Loess Hills and Highway 12 right-of-way, as well as the snow piles within the complex.
The decision for closure was made based upon the deteriorating conditions of the dirt and gravel entrance drive, parking areas, and walk ways throughout the complex. The snow melts are creating hazardous conditions for motor vehicles and foot traffic.
With the snow melt and water run off beginning last week, the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District is experiencing water pooling and low-level flooding throughout the complex with the snow blocking the flow of water run-off to the Big Sioux River. In addition, the complex continues to have large piles of snow and snow drifts extending from the Highway 12 right-of-way, which sits about 12 feet above the complex, to the Big Sioux River.
A periodic look at the progress and events taking place at the Milwaukee Railroad Shops in Sioux City, Iowa
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