Boring and excavation work continues to take place near Terminal Drive and will make progress toward the railroad tracks.

No electrical service interruptions are planned at this time.

• 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.

Thank you to the Prosser Community Volunteers for working throughout the weekend to ensure a successful and safe event.

The new gate code corresponds with the first four digits of the AWOS frequency (1211). Please help by spreading the word to other airport users (but ONLY other airport users to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the airport premises).