More closings expected at North Charleston railroad crossings

Posted: Feb 18, 2019 / 02:24 PM EST / Updated: Feb 18, 2019 / 02:24 PM EST

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – More closures can be expected this week in North Charleston.

Norfolk Southern said additional rail closures will begin Tuesday, February 19^th and will affect the following roads:

Remount Road
Aviation Avenue
Jet Park Drive
Midland
Koester Road

According to a spokesperson with the City of North Charleston, the railroad company is no expecting to close any major crossings, this includes both Ashley Phosphate Road and Ladson.

Times have not yet been announced.

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