If you're planning to travel through Lithia this week, prepare to reroute. A section of County Road 39 is temporarily closed for maintenance on a CSX railroad crossing from Alafia Estates Lane to Big Bear Road. The closure, which commenced as part of the scheduled maintenance work, will continue through Sunday, Feb. 2, necessitating local residents and other motorists to adjust their travel plans, according to a statement by Hillsborough County officials.
The work involves crews actively replacing the rail, track materials, and the paved approaches to the crossing. As a result, drivers will have to perhaps inconveniently detour around the area using East Keysville Road and Lithia Pinecrest Road. Both alternative routes are set up with clear detour signage to aid in redirecting traffic. Drivers have been urged to proceed with caution while navigating through the detour routes, keeping an eye out for both the construction crews and the altered traffic patterns.
For those looking for additional information or having questions about the current maintenance and its impact on travel, they're directed to reach out to the Hillsborough County Public Works Customer Service. Assistance can be obtained by calling (813) 635-5400 or by sending an inquiry to [email protected], as detailed in the county's official announcement.
