$160 million plan would see trench under railroad at Monterey Road, overpass at Indian St.

By: Andrew Atterbury, Treasure Coast Newspapers

MARTIN COUNTY — Digging a trench under the railroad tracks at Monterey Road and building an overpass over the tracks at Indian Street would make those crossings safer for traffic, according to a consultant's report.

They also would come with hefty price tags, part of a $160 million package of railroad crossing upgrades sought by county officials.

Members of the Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization technical advisory committee on Monday seemed stunned at the magnitude of the proposals…