Key Takeaways
- Hosea Road railroad crossing in Lawrenceville will shut down for four days starting September 16.
- Residents must find alternate routes from Tuesday to Saturday as no vehicles can cross during the closure.
- Crews will replace railroad ties and resurface tracks at the Hosea Road crossing, requiring a full closure.
- Closure will impact work commutes and school transportation, causing potential delays during peak travel times.
The Hosea Road railroad crossing in Lawrenceville will completely shut down for four days starting September 16, forcing residents to find alternate routes during the workweek.
What It Means For You: If you regularly use Hosea Road, you’ll need to plan a different route from Tuesday through Saturday, as no vehicles will be able to cross the railroad tracks during the closure.
What’s Happening: Crews will be replacing railroad ties and resurfacing the tracks at the Hosea Road crossing, requiring a full closure of the road at that intersection.
Between The Lines: The mid-week timing means the closure will impact both work commutes and school transportation routes, potentially causing delays during peak travel times.
The Big Picture: Railroad maintenance projects like this one are essential for safety but often create short-term inconveniences for communities.
The Sources: City of Lawrenceville.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
