Rail repairs to close Springfield road all week

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio ( WDTN ) — A detour will be in place all week to allow crews time to repair railroad tracks through Springfield.

The City of Springfield shared a pos t to notify residents that North Bechtle Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 18. The road will be closed at the rail tracks near Perry Street for repairs.

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A detour will be in place using US-41. The city asks residents to plan accordingly and follow posted signs along the detour route.

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The road is expected to reopen Friday, Nov. 22.

The railroad that crosses N. Bechtle Ave. was damaged in August earlier this year when a trail derailed . The road was closed at Perry Street and Snyder Park Road for over 24 hours before being reopened, but additional repairs must be made to the railroad tracks.

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