SCOTTSBLUFF (April 12, 2023) -- The Scottsbluff Police Department announced this morning that the railroad crossing at West 20th Street and Railway is closed after suffering significant damage.

The crossing arms at the railroad crossing were damaged in an an accident late Tuesday, Scottsbluff Police Operations Captain Lance L. Kite reported this morning. Because of the damage, the crossing was closed. The crossing has been blocked by barricades and will remain closed until BNSF railroad can replace the damaged equipment.

Authorities are advising drivers to use a different route.