COLLIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. \u2014 Drivers on busy Noblestown Road are hoping for some help. An old railroad crossing is causing issues for them. <\/p>\n
Some have even reported popped tires because of it. <\/p>\n
\u201cHorrible. It\u2019s just horrible,\u201d Mari Murphy told Channel 11. She drives over the railroad crossing, right next to the JT Thorpe building, every day. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou can see the metal rising up from the road. That\u2019s what I\u2019m worried about. That hitting a tire, hurting somebody, even going up into their car. It\u2019s dangerous.\u201d <\/p>\n
Channel 11 was there as dozens of cars passed over it. Many slowed down. Others did not. The faster they went, the more the cars bounced. The crossing is owned by Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad.<\/p>\n
Murphy says a company official told her someone would be out to patch it in several weeks. She still has concerns. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat they might not. I\u2019ve been through this. I live in the City of Pittsburgh. You have to fight when you have a complaint. The railroad…that\u2019s another story. They need to take care of the property.\u201d <\/p>\n
A spokesperson from POHC sent us a statement about the issue, saying: \u201cWe are aware of the issue and have repairs\/patches slated. We will also look to increase inspections of this and other crossings in town to find any potential issues and minimize impact to community members.\u201d<\/p>\n
No exact date on repairs was given.<\/p>\n
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