The neighborhood, which has nearly 200 homes and only one entrance, has faced repeated safety concerns due to stopped trains blocking the sole access point. To ensure uninterrupted access for first responders and residents, the city is building an emergency-only roadway that will connect the center of the subdivision to McCall Road, Gena Sullivan, director of communications, records and special events, said.
The emergency exit project began after renewed discussion by the Rincon City Council in 2023. Once completed, the route will allow emergency personnel to station at both ends of the new road when a train blocks the main entrance. The road will remain open for residents until the train moves.
City officials thanked residents for their patience during construction and reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and infrastructure improvements.
Under city regulations, developers are typically required to build a second entrance when a subdivision exceeds 75 homes.