City News Blog: CSX Corporation Working On Lakeland Area Railroad Crossings Downtown Lakeland Impacted
LAKELAND, FL (August 27, 2025) — CSX is continuing vital infrastructure upgrades at several railroad crossings throughout Lakeland. These improvements are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and ensure the reliability of its rail network. The City of Lakeland was notified last night of additional crossing closures that will impact the downtown area.
Each affected crossing will be closed for approximately three days to allow crews to complete necessary repairs, including track replacement, repaving, and time for asphalt curing. Crossings will reopen once it is safe for traffic to pass.
Scheduled Crossing Closures Include:
Impacted Crossings Start Date Estimated End Date
Kentucky Avenue August 27, 2025 August 30, 2025
Massachusetts Avenue August 27, 2025 August 30, 2025
Tennessee Avenue August 27, 2025 August 27, 2025
Additional Notice – Sikes Boulevard:
There will be intermittent closures on Sikes Boulevard as a specialized piece of equipment, known as a regulator, passes over the railroad bridge. This equipment disperses gravel during operation, which poses a safety risk to vehicles below. As a precaution, CSX will temporarily close Sikes Boulevard under the bridge while the regulator is in use. A full flagging operation will take place this evening, Wednesday, August 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Important Reminders for Drivers:
- Use alternate routes where possible
- Follow posted detour signs
- Drive with caution around construction areas
A map of all scheduled closures can be found here: CSX Closure Map. For questions or to report issues related to public railroad crossings, please contact the CSX Public Safety Coordination Center at 1-800-232-0144 or email TellCSX@csx.com.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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