COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Railroad crossing closures are creating traffic jams and headaches for drivers in the CSRA.
CSX is repaving railroad crossings in Richmond and Columbia Counties right now, moving toward Modoc, S.C.
Columbia County drivers we spoke to are frustrated for multiple reasons, but CSX said this maintenance is critical for the safety of both train operations and roadway traffic.
This week in the county, there are closures at Pleasant Home Rd., Baston Rd., Iron and Steel Dr., Old Evans Rd., Hightower Dr., Industrial Park Dr., and Hardy McManus Rd.
You can find the full map and list of closures here.
“This morning I was going down my normal route and next thing I know, the road’s blocked off,” Jerry Jones said.
Some detour signs are up, and some county school bus routes will be delayed.
“My daughter-in-law works for Columbia County, and she has been experiencing some difficulty with traffic affecting parents,” said Glori Harvey. “Everyone is affected – the children, the parents and all the businesses there throughout.”