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Nassau County, Florida

Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.

Notice of Railroad Closures

5/4/2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
Contact:
Nassau County Road & Bridge Department
904 530-6175
e-mail:  jkirkland@nassaucountyfl.com

Nassau County, Florida May 4, 2022 – On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction on the following railroad crossings due to urgent repairs needed. The closure times and proposed dates are listed below:

Pratt Siding Road in Callahan, FL – Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5th and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10th. Proposed Detour: US1 Henry Smith Road to Pratt Siding Road or Henry Smith to Old Dixie Highway.
 
River Road in Callahan (Brandies Avenue), FL – Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7th through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11th. Proposed Detour: Old Dixie Hwy to Bypass Road to River Road
 
Please note that any/all dates are subject to change due to weather and/or other conditions
 
For additional information, please contact Erika E. Nickell at Southern Commercial Development 229-262-4394.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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Railroad Crossing Closure on William Burgess Blvd.

3/22/2022

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3/22/22 @ 11:15 a.m. - The County was informed yesterday that CSX Railroad is planning a closure to the railroad crossing on William Burgess Blvd for repairs. They have not given exact dates but have indicated that it could start as soon as tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23rd, or as late as Monday, March 28th. The work will take several days to complete. CSX's contractor, Southern Commercial Development, is in the process of placing message boards in the area.

Motorists will be asked to utilize William Burgess Blvd. from State Road 200 or Harts Road to access the area.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Erika Nickell of Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394 or via email at eelmore@scdevelopmentlc.com.
 
-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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CSX Railroad Crossing Closure on Sandy Ford Road

2/24/2022

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2/24/22 @ 9:35 a.m. - The County has received notification that CSX Transportation has secured Southern Commercial Development, LLC, to conduct emergency repairs to the railroad crossing on Sandy Ford Road, between US 1 and Cow Bird Lane. The work will take place on Friday, March 4th beginning at 9am and ending at approximately 6pm. The repair will require a complete closure, therefore no traffic will be permitted to cross the track until the work is complete.

Southern Commercial Development has indicated that appropriate signage will be put in place prior to the closure date. Motorists should avoid the closure area. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Elmore of Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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Reminder Regarding Railroad Crossing Closures This Month

4/1/2021

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Just a friendly reminder regarding railroad crossing closures taking place this month. Below is the original Press Release from the Road Department. If you have any questions, please contact Ericka Elmore of Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
Contact:
Nassau County Road Department
904 530-6175
e-mail:  jkirkland@nassaucountyfl.com

Nassau County, Florida - On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a "Notice of Intent to Begin Construction" on the following railroad crossings due to repairs needed – All crossings could be closed from to 3-5 days. CSX will have rock staged at the crossings for first responders if they have to get across. These dates can change, with or without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances. These closures are a temporary but a necessary inconvenience for the maintenance and safety of the crossings. A disaster, such as a derailment, could cause the crossing to be closed for several weeks.

Old Dixie Highway in Callahan, FL (between Madison Land and Whitfield Road) – Completely closed April 5, 2021 to April 9, 2021- Detour US1 to Brandies Ave to Bypass Road to Old Dixie Hwy
 
Braddock Road in Callahan, FL – April 7, 2021 to April 12, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm- One way in and out but rock will be staged at the crossing for emergency vehicles, if needed. Citizens will need to move their vehicles to other side of tracks prior to 8:00 am, per their prior notification provided
 
Dyal Road in Callahan, FL
(between Braddock Road and Beaner Lane) – Completely closed April 12, 2021 to April 16, 2021 – US1 to Henry Smith Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Dyal Road
 
For additional information, please contact Erika L. Elmore at Southern Commercial Development 229-262-4394.
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Notice of Railroad Crossing Closures in April

3/8/2021

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3/8/21 @ 3:00 p.m.- The Nassau County Road Department has received notification regarding closure of railroad crossings for repairs in April. See below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
Contact:
Nassau County Road Department
904 530-6175
e-mail:  jkirkland@nassaucountyfl.com

Nassau County, Florida - On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a "Notice of Intent to Begin Construction" on the following railroad crossings due to repairs needed – All crossings could be closed from to 3-5 days. CSX will have rock staged at the crossings for first responders if they have to get across. These dates can change, with or without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances. These closures are a temporary but a necessary inconvenience for the maintenance and safety of the crossings. A disaster, such as a derailment, could cause the crossing to be closed for several weeks.

Old Dixie Highway in Callahan, FL (between Madison Land and Whitfield Road) – Completely closed April 5, 2021 to April 9, 2021- Detour US1 to Brandies Ave to Bypass Road to Old Dixie Hwy
 
Braddock Road in Callahan, FL – April 7, 2021 to April 12, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm- One way in and out but rock will be staged at the crossing for emergency vehicles, if needed. Citizens will need to move their vehicles to other side of tracks prior to 8:00 am, per their prior notification provided
 
Dyal Road in Callahan, FL
(between Braddock Road and Beaner Lane) – Completely closed April 12, 2021 to April 16, 2021 – US1 to Henry Smith Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Dyal Road
 
For additional information, please contact Erika L. Elmore at Southern Commercial Development 229-262-4394.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
 
 


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Closed Railroad Crossing on CR 108 in Hilliard

4/18/2019

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4/18/19 @ 2:10 p.m. - Nassau County has received notification from CSX that the railroad crossing on County Road 108 in Hilliard will be closed from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23rd through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th for repairs. Proposed detour is West 6th Street to Oxford Street to CR 108.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Nelis at Southern Commercial Development at (803) 808-3600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure on Tracy Road in Hilliard

4/2/2019

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4/2/19 @ 10:10 a.m. - CSX has notified the County of the need for emergency repairs to the railroad crossing at Tracy Road which require a temporary closures from Tuesday, April 9th through Friday, April 12th. During these dates, the crossing will be closed from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Attached is a Notice of Intent issued by the Nassau County Road & Bridge Department, on behalf of CSX Railroad.

For additional information, please contact Angela D. Nelis at Southern Commercial Development at (803) 808-3600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office



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Railroad Crossing Closure on River Road

2/26/2019

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2/26/19 @ 2:50 p.m. - CSX has hired Southern Commercial Development to make emergency repairs to the Railroad Crossing on River Road which will result in a complete closure of the crossing from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28th through noon on Saturday, March 2nd.

The proposed detour is Old Dixie Highway to Bypass Road to River Road.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela D. Nelis of Southern Commercial Development at (803) 808-3600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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Temporary Closure of Railroad Crossing on CR121

11/2/2018

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11/2/18 @ 1:25 p.m. - Please see the below Press Release from the Nassau County Road & Bridge Department regarding a temporary closure to the railroad crossing on County Road 121 in Boulogne.

Contact:
Nassau County Road & Bridge Department
904 530-6175
e-mail: bjordan@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Nassau County, Florida November 2, 2018 – The Nassau County Road & Bridge Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction for CSX on the following railroad crossing - time and date as listed:

CR121 in Boulogne – November 5, 2018 at 8:00 am to November 7,2018 at 5:00pm the crossing will be closed. Proposed Detour:  Andrews Road to US1. See map below.

If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Jordan at (904) 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office



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Railroad Crossing at CR108 and US1 Now Open

9/28/2018

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9/28/18 @ 9:35 a.m. - The repairs to the railroad crossing on County Road 108 at US 1 in Hilliard are complete and the crossing has reopened. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Road & Bridge at (904) 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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