Public Notice: CSX Corporation Will Close North Florida Avenue At The Railroad Crossing For Critical Infrastructure Improvements

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LAKELAND, FL (July 16, 2025) | Beginning Saturday, July 19 at 4:00 a.m., CSX will temporarily close the North Florida Avenue (FL-37) railroad crossing, located between E/W Pine Street and E/W Main Street in Downtown Lakeland. The crossing is expected to reopen by Tuesday, July 22 at 10:00 p.m., weather permitting. This closure is part of a phased construction schedule to improve critical infrastructure along the CSX rail line, also known as the Lakeland Subdivision or the A Line.

To reinforce the detour and maintain safe traffic flow, electronic detour signage will be in place. Motorists are encouraged to use State Road 563/Harden-Sikes Boulevard as an alternate route.

Key Details:

• Crossing Affected: North Florida Avenue (FL-37), between E/W Pine Street and E/W Main Street
• Closure Begins: Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 4:00 a.m.
• Reopening Expected: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, by 10:00 p.m.
• Detour Route: SR 563 / Harden-Sikes Boulevard

Downtown remains open and accessible — Downtown Lakeland businesses will remain open during the closure, and transit service to the area is available through the Citrus Connection. Residents and visitors can find more information on available routes by visiting: https://ridecitrus.com/services/fixed-routes/west-county-routes/

Motorists are urged to plan ahead, follow posted detour signs, and use caution while traveling near the construction zone. For a comprehensive schedule of the CSX crossing closures, please see the map provided by CSX.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=19kzjzX0LUBVwwEyuoHj1QbmdTwaDy20&ll=28.14140609715818%2C-81.73637269999999&z=11.

For questions or to report concerns about public road rail crossings, contact CSX Public Safety Coordination Center at 1-800-232-0144 or email TellCSX@csx.com.

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