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LAKELAND, FL (April 23, 2025) — On Thursday, April 30, CSX Transportation will be conducting critical maintenance on the rail crossing located at E. Main Street and Bartow Road (US98). To facilitate these repairs, E. Main Street will be temporarily closed from Bartow Road to Ingraham Avenue starting at approximately 8:00 a.m. The maintenance work is expected to take several hours to complete.
The repairs will involve replacing damaged wooden railroad ties between the tracks, significantly improving the smoothness of the crossing for motorists. To ensure public safety and efficient traffic flow, the City of Lakeland, and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will assist CSX by setting up detour routes and managing road closures.
Detour Information:
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted detour signs, and exercise caution in the area while the work is underway.
Contact Information:
If you experience any issues or would like to report a concern regarding a public road rail crossing, please contact CSX Public Safety Coordination Center directly at 1-800-232-0144 or via email at TellCSX@csx.com.