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CSXT to Close Three Lake Wales Rail Crossings Sites for Repair

Published: May 6, 2025

Bartow, Fla. (May 6, 2025) – In May, CSX Transportation (CSXT) will close three rail crossings in Lake Wales for repairs.

Scheduled crossing closures and openings are listed below. Each rail crossing closure will begin at 7 a.m. and will re-open the following day at 7 a.m.

All lanes of travel across the tracks will be closed at that location until repairs are complete.

Old Ice House Road will close on Monday, May 19 and re-open on Tuesday, May 20 at the rail crossing south of Morrel Avenue.

North Lake Wales Alturas Road will close on Tuesday, May 20 and re-open on Wednesday, May 21 at the rail crossing between Crews Road and Lake Buffun West Lake Wales Road.

Alturas Babson Park Cut-off Road will close on Wednesday, May 21 and re-open on Thursday, May 22 at the rail crossing east of the Alturas Babson Park Cut-off Road and Crews Road Intersection.

Residents are asked to plan alternative routes as needed.

*All dates/times are subject to change due to circumstances occurring in the field.*


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