Railroad Crossings on FM 134, FM 728 to Temporarily Close for Repairs

From TxDOT

WHEN:Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed.
WHERE:                      KCS Railroad crossing on FM 134 west of Karnack.
MEDIA:FM 134 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing.
WHEN:Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed.
WHERE:                      KCS Railroad crossing on FM 728 west of Jefferson.
MEDIA:FM 728 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing.

ATLANTA — Motorists who normally travel FM 134 near Baldwin west of Karnack will need to find an alternate route on Wednesday, Jan. 20.  Kansas City Southern Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing.

Traffic will officially be detoured on a signed route on SH 49, FM 805 and SH 43. Portable message boards will be placed near the railroad crossing beforehand to warn motorists of the scheduled road closure. The construction schedule and road closure can change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen problems.

Motorists who normally travel FM 728 west of Jefferson will need to find an alternate route on Tuesday, Jan. 12.  Kansas City Southern Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing.

Traffic will officially be detoured on a signed route on SH 49 and Kellyville Road. Portable message boards will be placed near the railroad crossing beforehand to warn motorists of the scheduled road closure. The construction schedule and road closure can change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen problems.

Anyone having any questions about the road closure, detour routes or construction work can call the Texas Department of Transportation Jefferson maintenance section at 903-665-2692 for more information.