Traffic will be rerouted while teams replace ties along 40-plus miles of railroad
COLUMBIA, S.C. — CSX Transportation announced on Wednesday, January 8, that it will be conducting maintenance on the railway between Camden and Cheraw, beginning January 13. Work teams will be replacing rail ties, effectively shutting down rail traffic and all motor vehicle traffic at railway crossings along the route.
Two tie teams will be conducting the maintenance work — one team starting in Cheraw, in Chesterfield County, and working south towards McBee; another team starting in McBee and working south towards Cassatt. The railway in question parallels US Hwy 1, crossing over and under the highway along the approximately 41-mile route.
The total closure means no traffic will be allowed to cross the tracks until work is complete and will necessitate rerouting traffic around the maintenance areas. CSX Transportation expects most work should be completed within 3-5 days. In the areas where the crossings are the only way in or out for residents, CSX teams will attempt to complete the maintenance within 12 hours.
Motorists should follow signage re-routing vehicle traffic during repair times.
All work is scheduled to be completed by February 6, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.