CSX crews will be laying new rail ties throughout northern Escambia County as part of its network-wide crossing maintenance program. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 7, and intermittent closures are expected to remain in effect for two weeks.
Traffic will experience temporary closures to the following railroad crossings during the operations period:
• Cottage Street
• McCurdy Street
• East Pond Street
• Daffin Street
• Fairgrounds Road
• Old Chemstrand Road
• Oakfield Road
Please note that the roads above will be temporarily closed at different times throughout the closure period depending on maintenance schedule.
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.
For more information, contact Charles Turberville at 904-239-6263 or charles_turberville@csx.com.