Bartow, Fla. (September 23, 2024) — CSX Transportation’s (CSXT) scheduled closure of the Saddle Creek Road rail crossing at the Saddle Creek Distribution Warehouse complex west Fish Hatchery Road has been postponed due to concerns for potential hurricane-related weather. The closure, scheduled to start Wednesday, September 25, will be rescheduled. A new notification will be released when Polk County is advised by CSXT of the restart date for the repairs needed to correct a track defect at the crossing.
For more details, contact Bill Skelton with the Polk County Roads & Drainage Division at (8363) 535-2200. Anyone wanting to report a public road rail crossing issue or complaint should call CSX at 1-800-232-0144 or email them at [email protected].
