New safety measures proposed for Baton Rouge railroad crossings to prevent future accidents

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A proposed multi-million-dollar project could bring major safety improvements to several railroad crossings across Baton Rouge, including one that residents say has been the site of serious accidents.

Robert Pitts lives just feet away from a railroad crossing near North 15th Street and says concerns about safety are never far from his mind.

“I was here when a lady got ran over by a train,” Pitts said…

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