Central Avenue to close at rail crossing for track upgrades May 2-3; Chestnut Street work postponed

posted on 4/26/2025; updated 4/30/2025

CSX Transportation has postponed the planned rail crossing upgrade at Chestnut Street due to equipment needs.

Instead, the company will upgrade the Central Avenue crossing on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3. This work will close Central Avenue at the railroad to all traffic day and night until the work is complete.

The exact time of the closure on Friday depends on when the CSX crew reaches the area. The crew is currently working in Madbury and moving north toward Dover. The city will share any updates it receives from CSX.

Chestnut Street will remain open at the rail crossing throughout the Central Avenue closure. CSX will return at a later date to complete the Chestnut Street upgrade.

Downtown light work postponed until Tuesday

The downtown light replacement project in the median of Central Avenue at Franklin Square will pause until Tuesday, May 6 to provide access to Chestnut Street during the Central Avenue rail crossing closure.

The left turn lane from Central Avenue to Third Street will remain open until the light replacement work resumes on Tuesday, May 6, after the rail work is complete.