Contractors have started installing continuous rail throughout the Taylorville area, impacting several Norfolk Southern Railroad crossings. Among the closures is the Main Cross crossing, which has been blocked off to workers and vehicles to allow repairs to proceed smoothly.

A crew of over 60 employees is working on the project, which involves laying nearly 20 miles of track within Christian County. Work on the crossings began early Monday, Oct. 14, and will continue through the week.

Once the rail is in place, contractors will begin paving the crossings to restore them for traffic use. While no official completion date has been provided, employees aim to wrap up the work and leave the area by the end of the week.

As always, stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more updates on the closure.