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Sangamon Right of Way Photo Gallery

Sangamon Right of Way

 
The topsoil was hydro seeded at the end of the action. The excavated areas were backfilled with 18 inches of stone and 6 inches of topsoil. The excavated areas were backfilled with 18 inches of stone and 6 inches of topsoil. EPA will oversee removal action by BNSF along the Sangamon right-of-way between 18th and 21st Streets. The right-of-way runs between private properties on the east (left) and the city sidewalk or street to the west (right). Fencing being installed bordering the area between Cullerton and 21st Street along the right of way. Fencing will prevent access to the cleanup areas. Loading contaminated soil onto truck for disposal Adding and blending of treatment product into hazardous lead areaRemoval of BNSF steel rails and ties between 16th and 18th Streets

Grading of gravel across the site