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CSX plans rail crossing closure on SR-117

A map showing the detour route and sign placement
On the official detour, traffic will be rerouted into Tennessee, through South Pittsburg and Sewanee, then back into Alabama.
Jul 16

CSX will close the railroad crossing on SR-117 in the Bass Community of Jackson County from 6 a.m. Saturday, July 20, to the evening of Sunday, July 21.

Message boards and signs will be in place to direct motorists. The detour is US-72 to SR-156 at South Pittsburg, Tenn., to US-41A to SR-56 at Sewanee to SR-117, and vice versa. Please plan considerable additional travel time.

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