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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Railroad crossing bridge repairs causing detour on State Road 40 in Dunnellon

There will be a detour on State Road 40 at a railroad crossing in Dunnellon today.

The detour is in effect until 9 p.m. today on State Road 40 at the railroad crossing between U.S. Highway 41 and SW 181st Court.

The detour is due to repairs at the railroad crossing bridge. Florida Northern Railroad Company is conducting the repairs, and Florida Department of Transportation is providing project support.

The railroad crossing bridge was damaged when a dump truck crashed into it on Friday, November 12.

Eastbound traffic will be detoured north on U.S. Highway 41 to County Road 328. Westbound traffic will be detoured to SW 180th Avenue Road to County Road 484.

Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for construction personnel and equipment in this area.

For more information, contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 5 communications office at 386-943-5593.