CSX railroad crossing closures anticipated to impression journey close to Savannah airport

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Drivers heading to or from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport ought to plan for delays as two CSX railroad crossings in Chatham County quickly shut for upkeep over the following week.

According to airport officers, the Bourne Avenue/Dean Forest Road crossing will shut at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 16, and is anticipated to reopen Tuesday, July 21.

The Gulfstream Road crossing will then shut at 5 a.m. Monday, July 20, and reopen Wednesday, July 22.

Beginning July 20, each crossings might be closed on the identical time, which airport officers say might considerably impression site visitors within the space.

Travelers are inspired to permit further journey time when arriving at or leaving the airport and use alternate routes whereas the upkeep work is underway.

CSX says the momentary closures are obligatory for railroad crossing upkeep.

Bourne Avenue/Dean Forest Road Railroad Crossing

• Closes: 5 a.m. Thursday, July 16
• Reopens: Tuesday, July 21

Gulfstream Road Railroad Crossing

• Closes: 5 a.m. Monday, July 20
• Reopens: Wednesday, July 22

Impact: Both crossings might be closed concurrently starting July 20, and vacationers are urged to plan forward and anticipate delays close to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.