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Public Notice: CSX Corporation Will Close A Number Of Lakeland Area Railroad Crossings For Repair Starting Monday August 4th


LAKELAND, FL (July 31, 2025) | Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, CSX will initiate critical infrastructure improvements at multiple railroad crossings throughout the Lakeland area. These upgrades are part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and maintain the reliability of the rail line.

Each affected crossing will be closed for approximately three days while crews complete the necessary repairs. Work at each location will include track replacement, repaving, and asphalt curing before the crossing can safely reopen to traffic.

Scheduled Crossing Closures Include:

Impacted Crossings                            Start Date                         Estimated End Date
Commerce Point Drive                        August 4, 2025                          August 7, 2025
Sylvester Road                                    August 4, 2025                          August 7, 2025
Crystal Lake Drive                              August 5, 2025                           August 8, 2025
Lake Parker Avenue                           August 6, 2025                           August 9, 2025
Lime Street                                        August 6, 2025                           August 9, 2025
Orange Street             August 6, 2025                   August 9, 2025
Ingraham Avenue                              August 7, 2025                            August 10, 2025
Main Street                                        August 7, 2025                            August 10, 2025
Rose Street                                        August 7, 2025                            August 10, 2025

Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes, follow posted detour signs, and exercise caution when driving near construction zones. A map of all scheduled closures is  available here: CSX Closure Map. CSX has coordinated this work with local agencies to minimize disruption and aims to complete construction in the school zone areas prior to the first day of school on Monday, August 11, 2025.

For questions or to report concerns regarding public road rail crossings, 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. 

For additional information about the City of Lakeland, please visit www.lakelandgov.net.  Citizens are also invited to follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Snapchat and Nextdoor.  Citizens can find the City of Lakeland on these social media platforms by searching lakelandgov. 

      

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