RoadSafe, the contractor hired by BNSF Railroad, will close the Hollywood Avenue grade crossing in Brookfield starting at 9 a.m. on April 24 until 5 p.m. on May 5. The closure is scheduled for both vehicles and pedestrians as repair work is carried out over a ten-day period.
The shutdown of this key crossing will affect Metra commuters living on either side of the railroad tracks and families in South Hollywood whose children attend Hollywood School, Hauser Junior High, and Riverside-Brookfield High School. During the closure, the only motor vehicle exit available from South Hollywood will be via First Avenue.
Brookfield’s Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Avenue serves as the main administrative center where residents can access municipal offices and services such as permits and utilities according to the official website. The local government focuses on civic administration, public works, safety measures, and community services according to the official website.
The government provides oversight within Brookfield’s boundaries by offering municipal services and enforcing regulations for residents according to the official website. Coordination among departments like Public Works, Code Enforcement, Finance, and Police ensures that property codes are enforced and resident requests are addressed according to the official website.
Residents benefit from public services including utility billing, code enforcement, property maintenance oversight, permitting, licensing options, online payments systems, as well as public safety provided by Brookfield’s police department according to the official website. As a provider of civic administration and community services in Illinois according to the official website, Brookfield continues its efforts during infrastructure projects like this grade crossing repair.
