CSX Transportation will begin railroad maintenance work across Owensboro today, with temporary closures expected at multiple crossings through April 23. Several major roadways will be impacted.
The project includes removing and replacing sections of track along the rail line that runs through the city. In total, 32 railroad crossings will be impacted.
Closures will occur intermittently as crews move through the city, and motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and expect delays near railroad crossings during the project.
A tentative schedule of impacted crossings includes:
April 13
- Griffith Station Road
- Booth Road
April 14
- Lower River Road
- Rinaldo Road
- Harbor Road
- Owensboro Riverport Authority
April 15
- Triad Drive
- Ebach Street
- West 2nd Street
April 16
- West 5th Street
- West 7th Street
- Crabtree Avenue
- George Street
- Moreland Street
April 20
- Plum Street
- Maple Street
- West 9th Street
- West 10th Street
- Walnut Street
- Cedar Street
- Locust Street
April 21
- Frederica Street
- Allen Street
- Daviess Street
- JR Miller Boulevard
- Moseley Street
- West 11th Street
- Sweeney Street
- Triplett Street
- Center Street/East 9th Street
April 22
- East 9th Street
- Breckenridge Street
- Hall Street
- Jackson Street
- Leitchfield Road
- East 4th Street
- Wing Avenue
April 23
- Alsop Lane
- Pleasant Valley Road
Officials said the schedule is subject to change based on weather and construction progress.
