Railroad Crossing Closures Begin In Century

February 17, 2016

A dozen North Escambia railroad crossings are set to be closed for repairs during the next week, including crossings today within the area impacted by Monday’s tornado.

CSX will close the crossings as part of its network-wide crossing maintenance program beginning today. The latest schedule is as follows:

  • Cottage Street — Wednesday 2/17
  • McCurdy Street — Wednesday 2/17
  • Front Street — Wednesday 2/17
  • West Pond Street — Wednesday 2/17
  • Salters Lake Road — Thursday 2/18
  • Private Crossing (south of Salters Lake) — Thursday 2/18
  • Bluff Springs Road — Thursday 2/18
  • Courtney Road — Friday 2/19
  • Private Crossing (4 miles north of Mystic Springs) — Friday 2/19
  • Mystic Springs Road –  Saturday 2/20
  • East Bogia Road — Sunday 2/21
  • Cotton Lake Road — Monday  2/22

NorthEscambia.com is working with the contractor to provide updates as soon as possible if there are any schedule changes.

CSX engineering crews will be laying new rail ties, resurfacing crossings and repaving them with asphalt. CSX has worked closely with local officials to coordinate the crossing closures to minimize disruption to the community and is communicating directly with residents where there are dead-end roads or no-outlet situations.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motorists are reminded to travel with care through the work zone and to watch for construction equipment and workers entering and exiting the roadway.

Pictured top: The East Highway 4 railroad crossing was closed earlier this month. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News