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Traffic Alert: Rail Work to Continue Throughout the Weekend

Traffic Alert: Rail Work to Continue Throughout the Weekend

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 29, 2019) – Norfolk Southern Railroad has informed the County that the second phase of crossing work needs to be extended into next week.

Currently, the following roads remain closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing:

  • Shawley Drive Crossing
  • Maugansville Road
  • Village Mill Drive
  • Reiff Church Road Crossings

We have been informed that the Shawley Drive crossing will be reopened later today and remain open through the weekend, but will close again Monday morning for one more day of work. The remaining three crossings will remain closed through Wednesday of next week.

Additionally, the Mason Dixon Road Crossing, which is in Pennsylvania but affects Washington County residents who live just south of that crossing, will close Sunday, March 31, through Wednesday, April 3, 2019, for phase 2 rail work.

Exact locations of impacted roads and crossings can be found in the maps below.

Motorists will still be able to reach properties on either side of the crossing, but will not be able to drive across the tracks. Detour routes will be posted to direct traffic around the closure.

Motorists approaching the closure will encounter cones, barricades, detour signs, and other traffic control devices.

Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through while the closure is in effect, but will be able to respond to calls on either side of the railroad tracks.

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We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!