CSX To Close Railroad Crossings In Polk County For Upgrades

POLK COUNTY, FL — Rolling rail crossing upgrades by CSX Transportation continue to make their way south from Bradley Junction to the Hardee County Line.

The following Polk County roads will be closed for two-to-five days of repairs as scheduled by CSX.

Bradley Junction Area — Wednesday, Feb. 15:

• Main Avenue: East of Railroad Avenue in Bradley Junction
• Old Highway 37: Just south of the Alafia River Bridge and west of Mosaic’s Hooker Prairie Mine

Brewster Area — Thursday, Feb. 16:

• Old Highway 37 – Half-mile north of County Road 630 (Brewster Road)

Brewster Area — Monday, Feb. 20:

• County Road 630 (Brewster Road) — Just east of the Fort Green Road intersection

Brewster Area — Wednesday, Feb. 22:

• Fort Green Road at the Mills Road Intersection

Payne Creek Area - Thursday, Feb. 23:

• Fort Green Road — Just north of Streamsong Drive and Little Payne Road
• Fort Green Road — Just north of the Mosaic Agrock Transportation Entrance Road

CSX may change the starting date and duration of any closure without prior notice due to mechanical issues or circumstances encountered as work advances.

Travel delays are anticipated as traffic will be detoured to bypass closures. Some detour routes are lengthy, and commuters are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Drivers are further advised to observe signs redirecting traffic and to add extra time to trips through these areas.

Due to longstanding statutory entitlements, CSX has considerable authority to close its crossings along public and private roadways.

Anyone wanting to report a public road rail crossing issue or complaint should call CSX at 1-800-232-0144 or email TellCSX@csx.com.