8/10/23 @ 1:30 p.m. - The County has received notification from CSX Transportation that the railroad crossing on Braddock Road (near Renegade Lane) will be closed from Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18 for emergency repairs. Signage will be placed in the vicinity. Motorists should anticipate extended travel times and delays. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Ericka Nickell of Southern Commercial Development, LLC (contract hired by CSX to complete the work) at (229) 262-4394 or via email at eelmore@scdevelopmentllc.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/6/22 @ 9:30 a.m. - On behalf of CSX Railroad, please see the below Notice of Intent to begin construction on the following railroad crossings due to needed repairs. Crossings will be closed between 2-5 days, except for one day in/out crossings, which will vary depending on repairs needed. Dates & times may change as determined by CSX.
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• River Road (Brandies Ave) in Callahan, FL – August 29 at 5:00 am to September 2 at 5:00 pm. Proposed Detour: Old Dixie Hwy to Bypass Road to River Road
• CR108 in Hilliard, FL – September 6 at 8:00 am to September 9 at 5:00 pm. Proposed Detour: US1 to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to CR108
• 6th Street in Hilliard, FL – September 6 at 8:00 am to September 9 at 5:00 pm. Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Oxford Street to 6th Street or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to CR108 to Oxford Street to 6th Street
• Andrews Road in Hilliard, FL – September 6 at 8:00 am to September 11 at 5:00 pm. Proposed Detour: US1 to CR121 to Andrews Road
• CR121 in Hilliard, FL – September 12 at 8:00 am to September 16 at 5:00 pm . Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121
• Tracy Road in Hilliard, FL – September 13 at 8:00 am to September 14 at 8:00 am. One way in and out.

If you have any questions, please contact Erika Nickell at Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394.

8/23/22 @ 10:32 a.m. - On July 21, 2022, the Road Department shared a Press Release regarding upcoming railroad crossing closures from CSX Railroad. Since then, the schedule has been updated several times. (see original story and updates here)

Attached is the latest schedule provided by CSX's contractor, Southern Commercial Development, today. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ericka Nickell of Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/2/22 @ 2:15 p.m. - Please be advised that CSX has modified the dates for the River Road (Brandies Avenue) crossing. The new anticipated dates are August 29th at 5am - September 3rd at 5pm. The detour remains the same: Old Dixie Highway to Bypass Road to River Road. 

7/26/22 @ 4:50 p.m. - The Nassau County Road Department has been notified of upcoming Railroad Crossing repairs from CSX Construction, some of which will require closures and/or detours. Please see complete information below and reach out to Ericka Nickell at Southern Commercial Development (CSX's contractor) at (229) 262-4394 with questions or concerns. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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

Nassau County, Florida July 21, 2022 – On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction on the following railroad crossing due to repairs needed. Crossing will be closed between 2 to 5 days, except one way in/out crossings, varying on repairs needed:

• Ratliff Road in Callahan, FL – August 2 at 8:00 am to August 6 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to US301 to Thomas Creek Road to Ratliff Road
• Private Crossing (Located at end of Artesian Blvd.) in Callahan, FL – August 4 at 8:00 am to August 5 at 8:00 am. One way in and Out
• Pickett Street in Callahan, FL – August 8 at 8:00 am to August 12 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to US301 to Pickett Street
• River Road (Brandies Ave) in Callahan, FL – August 10 at 8:00 am to August 14 at 5:00 pm- Proposed Detour: Old Dixie Hwy to Bypass Road to River Road
• Old Dixie Hwy in Callahan, FL – August 15 at 8:00 am to August 20 at 5:00 pm * Pending Re-Opening of River Road (Brandies Ave) Proposed Detour: Brandies Avenue to River Road to Bypass Road to Old Dixie Hwy
• Braddock Road in Callahan, FL - August 17 at 8:00 am to August 18 at 8:00 am. One way in and Out
• Dyal Road in Callahan, FL – August 18 at 8:00 am to August 22 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Henry Smith Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Dyal Road
• Pratt Siding Road in Callahan, FL – August 24 at 8:00 am to August 28 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Henry Smith Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Pratt Siding Road
• Henry Smith Road in Hilliard, FL – August 29 at 8:00 am to September 2 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Henry Smith Road or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road
• Ingham Road in Hilliard, FL – August 30 at 8:00 am to September 3 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Pine Street to Ingham Road or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to Ingham Road
• CR108 in Hilliard, FL – August 31 at 8:00 am to September 4 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to CR108
• 6th Street in Hilliard, FL – August 31 at 8:00 am to September 4 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Oxford Street to 6th Street or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to CR108 to Oxford Street to 6th Street
• Andrews Road in Hilliard, FL – September 6 at 8:00 am to September 11 at 5:00 pm -- US1 to CR121 to Andrews Road
• CR121 in Hilliard, FL – September 12 at 8:00 am to September 16 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121
• Tracy Road in Hilliard, FL – September 13 at 8:00 am to September 14 at 8:00 am -- One way in and Out

Please note that any/all dates are subject to change due to weather and/or other conditions.
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For additional information, please contact Ericka Nickell at Southern Commercial Development 229.262.4394.

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

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

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

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.

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
 
 

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