Critical railroad crossing near Tallassee to close for a week
Buy Now

Cliff Williams / The Tribune CSX Railroad will close the crossing at Highway 229 near Tallassee the week of April 10. The company said routine maintenance will be performed during that time.

Tallassee residents and those working in Tallassee have limited ways to come and go to Interstate 85, and that’s going to be even more challenging starting Thursday, April 13.

The Tallapoosa River has limited crossings for Elmore and Tallapoosa county residents. Highway 50 at Martin Dam, Highway 14 at the Fitzpatrick Bridge in Tallassee and Highway 229 in Tallassee at the Elmore-Macon County line allow automobiles to cross the waterway. But CSX Railroad posted a sign at its intersection with Highway 229 stating the crossing beginning April 13, limiting travel options for residents and those who work in Tallassee.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. He may be reached via email at cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com.