Norfolk Southern to begin railroad crossing repairs across Madison County
Published on September 12, 2025
Norfolk Southern will begin several weeks of railroad crossing repairs across Madison County on Monday, Sept. 15.
Each repair will require a temporary road closure to thru traffic, but closures are not expected to last longer than one day per location.
Temporary traffic control will be in place at each crossing, and detour routes will be clearly marked. Contractors for Norfolk Southern will also notify the impacted residents at least 24 hours in advance of any closure.
Crossings scheduled for repair:
- City of Huntsville: Moores Mill Road between U.S. 72 and Stanwood Boulevard
- City of Huntsville: Oakwood Avenue between Meridian Street and I-565 ramps
- City of Huntsville: Meridian Street between Pratt Avenue and Beirne Avenue
- City of Huntsville: Pratt Avenue between Washington Street and Meridian Street
- City of Huntsville: Cleveland Avenue between Church Street and Meridian Street
- City of Huntsville: Holmes Avenue between Pulaski Pike and Woodson Street
- City of Huntsville: Slaughter Road between Alabama Highway 20/Madison Boulevard and Old Madison Pike
- City of Huntsville: Bibb Garrett Road between Airport Road and Mooresville Road
- Town of Gurley: Gurley Pike between Section Line Road and Gate Street
- Madison County: Stone Drive between U.S. 72 and Hayes Drive
- Madison County: Ryland Pike between Jordan Road and Dug Hill Road
The City of Huntsville appreciates the public’s patience as Norfolk Southern completes these critical infrastructure improvements. Work schedules may shift due to train traffic or weather, and updates from Norfolk Southern will be shared if adjustments are required.
For timely notifications on road closures and other traffic impacts, residents can sign up for City Alerts.