As a reminder, Prosser (S40) remains unmonitored for snow and ice conditions. A contractor will provide snow removal.

Richland (RLD) is monitored 0800 - 1700 on weekdays, with NOTAMs being issued the morning of a weather event.

Crews will prioritize keeping runway 1-19 open for Life Flight. Apron and taxi lanes will be plowed as time allows.

Port of Benton appreciates the patience as crews do their best to keep the airport open and operational.

Many outages, which are required to finish the termination of the new wiring, are planned in the coming weeks.

The City or its contractor will be notifying customers of these interruptions.

• SR 240 – replace the railroad crossing and repair the signal (the Port will continue performing maintenance on this crossing to sustain safe operations for train and vehicle traffic until it’s replaced)

• Airport Way – replace the railroad crossing

• Saint Street – replace the railroad crossing and lighted crossbucks

We haven’t determined specific dates, but the projects will not happen concurrently to minimize disruptions. As our planning continues, we will communicate the closure dates and other details.

Each intersection will be fully closed for multiple days during construction (anticipated from noon on a Thursday to 6 a.m. on the following Monday). Detour routes will be in place and communicated well in advance. We’re funding these projects with $3.1 million in state and federal grants, a $250,000 low-interest Freight Rail Assistance Program loan and $385,000 in Port grant matching funds. For additional information, please visit portofbenton.com/projects, or call 509-375-3060.