NCDOT will place detour signage at affected locations, and motorists should plan for possible delays and follow all posted detour signs to avoid work zones.
Railroad work by Norfolk Southern will affect travel in and around the Town of Elon in the coming weeks.
Norfolk Southern is beginning preparatory work along the rail line through Elon as part of the Carolinian Piedmont Passenger Rail Improvement Project. This effort is in advance of full rail line replacement work scheduled to take place in August.
Over the next several weeks in June – and perhaps into early July – this preparatory work will result in intermittent, temporary closures at rail crossings. Based on information shared by the Town of Elon, closures are expected to occur Monday through Thursday and may last from one to several hours at a time. More than one crossing may be closed simultaneously. The following rail crossings may be affected:
- Williamson Avenue
- Church Street
- Oak Avenue
- York Road
- Gilliam Road
Specific closure dates and times have not yet been provided. NCDOT will place detour signage at affected locations, and motorists should plan for possible delays and follow all posted detour signs to avoid work zones.
Elon Campus Safety and Police will share information about specific closures through E-Alert as soon as we learn of them. The university strongly encourages everyone to familiarize themselves with alternative routes to and around campus that avoid rail crossings. One recommended route is University Drive to Haggard Avenue. Planning ahead will help avoid delays.