CSX Transportation (CSXT) plans to close Old Highway 37 in Mulberry, north of Bradley Junction, on Friday, February 16, 2024. The closure is part of a rail crossing repair project and is expected to last three to five days. Detour options include County Road 640 (Pinecrest Road), State Road 37, Jamison Road, and Pebbledale Road. The detour may be long for some, depending on their travel route.
The closure is at CSXT’s crossing near the Pebbledale Road intersection. Other rail crossing closures on Agricola Road are still in effect. These closures have been delayed due to a regional work stand-down following a CSX worker’s death in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Motorists are advised to drive carefully and follow detour signs. They should also allow extra time for their trips due to possible delays. The closure and detours may affect travel times and routes for regular users of Old Highway 37.
The closure of Old Highway 37 is part of CSX’s maintenance and improvement of their rail crossings. While this may inconvenience motorists, the repairs are important for the safety of all road users. The company has not given a completion date for the Agricola Road repairs, but motorists should continue to follow detour signs and prepare for possible delays.