CN crews were busy Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 first at the Tweedie rail crossing, above, and then at North Nadina undertaking minor work. Traffic in both instances was rerouted. (Angelique Houlihan photo)

Rail crossings closed temporarily

CN crews were busy Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 first at thes Tweedie rail crossing, above, and then at North Nadina undertaking minor work. Traffic in both instances was rerouted. (Angelique Houlihan photo/Houston Today)

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