Road closures scheduled for Norfolk Southern railroad crossing repairs

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September 21, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — Norfolk Southern Railroad has scheduled several railroad crossing repairs to start this week across Madison County.

The repairs will require roads to be closed to through traffic, but these closures should not last longer than one day.

The work will be in Huntsville, Gurley and Madison County.

Because train traffic and weather can change, the dates may be adjusted.

Temporary traffic control will be in place at each location.

Crossing repair dates

Monday
Moores Mill Road between U.S. 72 and Stanwood Boulevard in the city of Huntsville
Tuesday
Oakwood Avenue between Meridian Street and I-565 ramps in the city of Huntsville
Meridian Street between Pratt Avenue and Beirne Avenue in the city of Huntsville
Pratt Avenue between Washington Street and Meridian Street in the city of Huntsville
Cleveland Avenue between Church Street and Meridian Street in the city of Huntsville
Wednesday
Gurley Pike between Section Line Road and Gate Street in the town of Gurley
Stone Drive between U.S. 72 and Hayes Drive in Madison County
Holmes Avenue between Pulaski Pike and Woodson Street in the city of Huntsville
Thursday
Ryland Pike between Jordan Road and Dug Hill Road in Madison County
Sept. 29
Slaughter Road between Madison Boulevard and Old Madison Pike
Bibb Garrett Road between Airport Road and Mooresville Road in the city of Huntsville

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