WOODSTOWN — A railroad crossing rehabilitation project on Bailey Street scheduled to begin Monday will cause part of the roadway be closed and traffic detoured, officials say. Bailey Street is scheduled to be closed to traffic in both directions at the JP Rail/Southern Railroad of New Jersey grade crossing. Through traffic won't be allowed on the section of Bailey Street...
WOODSTOWN -- A railroad crossing rehabilitation project on Bailey Street scheduled to begin Monday will cause part of the roadway be closed and traffic detoured, officials say.
Bailey Street is scheduled to be closed to traffic in both directions at the JP Rail/Southern Railroad of New Jersey grade crossing.
Through traffic won't be allowed on the section of Bailey Street between Woodstown-Alloway Road and South Main Street.
The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. Monday until 7 p.m. Thursday, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Traffic that would normally use that section of Bailey Street will be directed to use Lotus Avenue and South Main Street.
The traffic detour will be coordinated with the local police, the NJDOT says. If work is completed earlier, the roadway will be reopened accordingly.
ALSO: Code Blue program moving ahead without government helpIn order to provide a safer and smoother railroad crossing on Bailey Street, the existing crossing will be replaced with a new concrete crossing and new asphalt approaches.
This project is included within NJDOT's railroad grade-crossing safety program which repairs, upgrades, or removes approximately 30 crossings each year, statewide.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information. Travelers can also NJDOT news follow on Twitter @NJDOT_info.
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