Waller Avenue to temporarily close at railroad crossing

Closure will last for 6 days starting April 20 to allow for Norfolk Southern project

Apr. 20, 2026 at 8:00am

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Waller Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky will be closed at the railroad crossing for the entire day, each day from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25. Local traffic will be allowed to access businesses and homes, but drivers will not be able to pass through the railroad crossing. Drivers are advised to use Virginia Avenue as a detour route during this closure.

Why it matters

This temporary closure is part of a larger infrastructure project being conducted by Norfolk Southern railroad. The closure will cause disruptions to normal traffic patterns in the area, requiring drivers to plan alternate routes and expect heavier congestion on nearby streets like Virginia Avenue.

The details

The closure of Waller Avenue at the railroad crossing will last for 6 consecutive days, from April 20 through April 25. Local traffic will still be allowed to access businesses and homes along Waller Avenue, but through traffic will not be able to pass the railroad crossing. Drivers are advised to use Virginia Avenue as a detour route between South Limestone and South Broadway during this time.

  • The Waller Avenue railroad crossing closure will begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.
  • The closure will last for 6 consecutive days, ending on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The players

Norfolk Southern

A major freight railroad company that owns and operates the railroad tracks crossing Waller Avenue, and is conducting the infrastructure project that requires the temporary road closure.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan their routes in advance and expect heavier traffic on Virginia Avenue during the 6-day closure of Waller Avenue at the railroad crossing.

The takeaway

This temporary closure of Waller Avenue is a necessary inconvenience for local residents and businesses in order to allow Norfolk Southern to complete important infrastructure work on the railroad crossing. Advance planning and using alternate routes will be key for navigating the area during this 6-day closure period.