Railroad crossings to close for repairs in Hancock, Jackson counties

Upcoming CSX rail replacement projects could lengthen daily commutes across the Mississippi Coast starting Monday.

Impacted areas include approximately 10 crossings between Ocean Springs and Gautier, in addition to 50 miles of tracks between Pass Christian and New Orleans.

Each crossing will be closed for two to three days, though that’s subject to change based on various factors. Crossings with double tracks will be closed for longer periods of time and could potentially be closed twice. Construction on both segments is expected to last two to three weeks.

“CSX appreciates the public’s patience while we complete this important work, which is critical to ensuring the safety of motorists using these crossings and operating a safe, efficient freight rail network,” a CSX spokesperson said.

A few crossings will be worked on after the production teams have passed, or on a later date, and they have been designated as “worked later” in the list.

Impacted railroad crossings include:

Jackson County

• Ladnier Rd.
• Dolphin Dr.
• Fountainbleau Rd.
• Henshaw Rd.
• Ocean Springs Rd.
• Hanley Rd.
• Bechtel Rd.
• Thorn Ave. (will be closed at 8 a.m. Thursday and is scheduled to reopen by Saturday to alleviate traffic)
• Holcomb Blvd.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Harrison County

• St. Paul Ave.
• Market Ave.
• Clark Ave. (Work later)
• Hiern Ave.
• Church Ave.
• Henderson Ave. (Work later)
• Clarence Ave.
• Magnolia Ave.
• Cedar Ave.
• Third Ave.

Hancock County

• Beach Front Blvd. (Work later)
• S. Second St. (Work later)
• S. Toulme St.
• Bookter St.
• Sycamore St. (Work later)
• Washington St. (Work later)
• Citizen St.
• Ballentine St.
• St. Charles St.
• Webb Ave.
• Nicholson Ave.
• Coleman Ave.
• Waveland Ave.
• Clermont Harbor Rd.
• Lakeshore Rd.
• Ansley Rd. (Work later)

New Orleans

• Industrial Parkway
• Old Gentilly Hwy. (Work later)
• Michoud Blvd.
• W. Frontage Rd.
• Read Blvd.
• Old Gentilly Rd.
• France Rd.

This story was originally published February 19, 2020 at 5:00 AM.