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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Multiple road closures planned during CSX railroad maintenance this week

CSX railroad maintenance will result in multiple railroad tracks being closed this week.

The maintenance will begin on Tuesday, January 18 and is expected to be completed by Friday, January 21. During the maintenance, railroad crossings will be closed at the following locations:

  • NE 25th Avenue.
  • NE 19th Avenue.
  • N Magnolia Avenue.
  • NW 2nd Street.
  • SW 3rd Street.

Detour routes are listed below for the affected areas.

NE 25th Avenue and NE 19th Avenue:

  • Northbound access will be detoured west on NE 14th Street, north on NE 8th Road, and east on NE 24th Street.
  • Southbound access will be detoured west on NE 24th Street, south on NE 8th Road, and east on NE 14th Street.

N Magnolia Avenue:

  • Northbound access will be detoured east on NE 3rd Street, north on NE 8th Avenue, and west on NE 9th Street.
  • Southbound access will be detoured on NE 9th Street, north on NE 8th Avenue, and west on NE 3rd Street.

NW 2nd Street:

  • Eastbound access will be detoured south on NW 7th Avenue, east on W Silver Springs Boulevard, and north on S Pine Avenue.
  • Westbound access will be detoured south on S Pine Avenue, west on W Silver Springs Boulevard, and north on NW 7th Avenue.

SW 3rd Street:

  • Eastbound access will be detoured north on SW 7th Avenue, east on SW Broadway Street, and south on SW 5th Street.
  • Westbound Access will be detoured north on SW 5th Street, west on SW Broadway Street, and south on SW 7th Avenue.

According to the City of Ocala, all necessary devices will be in place to redirect traffic. During construction times, drivers may experience delays, noise, dust, and heavy equipment within the project area.