Michigan Shore ROW work
Michigan Shore ROW work
I had been noticing over the past few months that MS has been doing some repairs and upgrades in different spots along their tracks. A few weeks ago I noticed some heavy tree trimming along Seaway up to Airport rd. Last week some pretty heavy duty tree removal equipment was dropped off in Ferrysburg and they began widening the ROW. When I drove down 31 today, I noticed that most of the trees between 31 and the tracks were gone, from third st past Ridge ave to where the tracks move away from the freeway. Looking through the trees it looks like they cleared all the way to Vanwagoner. Its good to see G&W putting money into the line. Seems a bit excessive though. Curious stuff.
Re: Michigan Shore ROW work
After driving back from Holland and seeing what they are trimming, I don't believe it has anything to do with the RR. The trees being removed are all below power lines that run along the East side of the tracks. They are doing most of the work from the ROW though.
Re: Michigan Shore ROW work
They did the same thing north of VanWagoner to Sternberg last year. They also cleaned up a few other areas including between Robbins Road and Taylor street in Grand Haven. I don't think it has a lot to do with RR ROW. Much of this length has several utilities, including the power lines. There is also a pipeline that follows the ROW between Grand Haven, and Muskegon.
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That ROW probably has not been "widened" since CSX leased\sold it off back 10+ years ago.
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Re: Michigan Shore ROW work
Consumers Energy / MTC/ ITC have been aggressively clearing and herbiciding the big power line corridors around west MI.