Union Pacific's recent track renewal project completed over the weekend, providing Arlington drivers with a smoother ride.

As the major railway improvement project between Dallas and Fort Worth rolled through Arlington Jan. 16-24, railroad crossings at Center, Mesquite, Cooper, Davis , Great Southwest, Bowen and Collins were repaired and upgraded.

Union Pacific crews not only replaced the 13-mile stretch of south mainline rail that runs parallel to Division Street, theyalso replaced wooden crossties and ballast below the tracks.

"The City of Arlington appreciates the partnership with Union Pacific that continues to make vital projects such as this successful for Arlington," said Mindy Carmichael, assistant director of Public Works and Transportation.