10/31/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2025 07:58
LAKELAND, FL (October 31, 2025) | CSX Transportation has scheduled maintenance and repair work at two key railroad crossings in Lakeland as part of routine infrastructure improvements. These closures are necessary to allow crews to perform essential upgrades to enhance rail safety and ensure the long-term reliability of the network.
Each affected crossing will be fully closed to all traffic for the duration of the work. Detour signage will be in place, and drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes in advance.
Scheduled Crossing Closures Include:
| Impacted Crossings | Start Date | Estimated Reopen Date | |
| N. Crystal Lake Drive | (Between Bartow Rd and Commercial Park Dr) | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10 AM | Thursday, November 13, 2025 by 6 PM | 
| N. Florida Avenue | (Between Pine St and Main St) | Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 6 AM | Sunday, November 16, 2025 by 10 PM | 
      
      Note: These are total closures of all lanes. No traffic will be permitted to cross the tracks until work is complete. All dates are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen conditions.
    
Important Reminders for Drivers:
For additional updates or to report concerns related to public railroad crossings, please contact the CSX Public Safety Coordination Center at 1-800-232-0144 or email [email protected].
Contacts
      Jamin Smith
      Digital Content Creator
    
City of [email protected]
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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