PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Attention drivers in northern Palm Beach County.
The start date for a much-talked-about road project at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway was announced Wednesday.
The Corradino Group confirmed to WPTV that the rail replacement and signalization project will start Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. and end on Aug. 10.
The busy intersection will be closed for eight days as CSX makes critical repairs.
This is a story that WPTV has been closely following for weeks. Previously, we were told the closure of the intersection would begin on or after July 18.
Florida Department of Transportation officials told Palm Beach County commissioners on Tuesday that emergency crews will still be able to pass through the intersection at all times.
County engineer David Ricks said this week that a few things are being done to alleviate the long detours proposed by the FDOT. He said they're altering traffic light timing, making sure there are no other closures in that area, and keeping the public in the loop of what's going on.
Transportation officials have said they are coordinating closely with CSX to ensure repairs are completed before students return to school on Aug. 11.
Below is detour information to help drivers navigate the closure:
Officials said signage will be posted along the detour route to assist drivers.
TRASH PICKUP
WPTV contacted the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) to find out if trash pickup could be disrupted during the closure, since a transfer station is located nearby off Jog Road and Beeline Highway.
SWA said they are working to alleviate any potential waste collection delays but acknowledged that the situation "presents challenges."
Below is the full statement that SWA sent to WPTV regarding the road closure:
"The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) is aware of the upcoming CSX road closure at Northlake Boulevard and the Beeline Highway, and the potential temporary impact it may have on waste collection services in the area.
The SWA is actively coordinating with our contracted haulers, as well as municipal haulers in the affected areas, to minimize garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste collection disruptions during this period. Our teams are working to develop alternative routing strategies to minimize delays at the transfer stations and ensure collection routes are completed as scheduled.
While this situation presents challenges, please know we are committed to finding the most effective solutions for continued and uninterrupted waste collection in this area.
Residents can always report missed waste collection to SWA Customer Service at 561-697-2700 or contactcis@swa.org."
Read more of WPTV's coverage below:
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