MILLSBORO, Del. - Drivers crossing the train tracks at Washington and Main Street in Millsboro voiced safety concerns after a damaged railroad crossing pole went unrepaired for weeks after being struck by a car. As of Nov.20, that pole has now been fixed.
The pole lied horizontal in the median, leaving only one operational warning pole at the crossing. Residents and business owners expressed concern that the situation would lead to accidents.
“I think you take your eyes off the road for a minute because you look over there, wondering why it’s still there,” said Brenda Toppin, a Millsboro local who crosses the tracks daily. “So, yes, I think it’s dangerous.”
There are three other poles at the crossing that are functional.