Work on wooden railroad ties in two intersections in Chapel Hill and Carrboro will force road closures this week. The crossings to be repaired are at East Main Street in Carrboro and on Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill.
Work on the Carrboro crossing will occur from Tuesday to Wednesday. The crossing is just past the intersection with Robeson Street and the split with Weaver Street. The Town of Chapel Hill recommends motorists use Highway 54 as a detour. Signage will also be placed near the railroad crossing.

This graphic shows the railroad crossing to be repaired later this week in Carrboro. (Image via Town of Carrboro)
On Thursday and Friday of this week, work will occur on the crossing in Chapel Hill on Eubanks Road, near the Orange County Animal Shelter building and the intersection with Millhouse Road. The Town of Chapel Hill recommends motorists use Homestead Road as a detour.

This is the railroad crossing in Chapel Hill which will be repaired on Thursday and Friday. (Image via Google Maps)
The Norfolk Southern Corporation is performing the repairs. The work is not expected to take longer than the two days allotted for each repair.
Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees, and you can directly support our efforts in local journalism here. Want more of what you see on Chapelboro? Let us bring free local news and community information to you by signing up for our biweekly newsletter.
Related Stories
‹

Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange CountyAcross the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the national recognition of when the final slaves were freed in the 19th century and of African-American culture. As a holiday, government services around the Orange County community will be affected on June 19 and the surrounding days. Here’s what residents can […]

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27The final totals and changes for Orange County governments' budgets are being finalized. Here are the details of each approved so far.

Garbage Collection, Local Transit and More: How Memorial Day Will Impact Local ServicesThe observation of Memorial Day Monday, May 25 will affect local government services around the Orange County community. Here’s what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill Memorial Day is an official town holiday. Most town and other administrative offices will be closed. Residential trash will not be collected on Monday, with the make-up day […]

Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good FridayLocal government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday on April 3. Here’s a rundown of what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill The Town of Chapel Hill’s government offices will be closed Friday, and some facilities will also be closed Easter Sunday, April 5. Residential trash collection […]

Orange County Governments Share Service Delays, Facility Closures Following Weekend SnowFollowing inches of snow, local governments in Orange and Chatham counties alerted residents to how their operations are affected for Monday and Tuesday.

Here Are Winter Storm Resources in Orange County During Cold and Snowy WeatherWith a massive winter storm forecasted, many in Orange County are preparing for frigid temperatures. Here are key resources to stay safe.

Local Government Closures, Service Changes Carry Over Into Tuesday from Adverse ConditionsEditor’s Note: This story is updated with the latest closures and changes through Tuesday, Jan. 27 Frigid temperatures mixed with precipitation from Winter Storm Fern has led to much of North Carolina sheltering and staying over the weekend and to start this week. To help encourage that — and to allow some of its staff […]

Orange County Communities to Observe Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19. Here's How it Affects Services.The observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 will affect local government services around the Orange County community. Here’s what residents can expect this year: Town of Chapel Hill Most town offices will be closed Monday. Residential trash normally collected Monday will be collected Wednesday, Jan. 21. Curbside recycling collection will […]

NCDOT Installing Pedestrian Infrastructure at 3 N.C. Highway 54 IntersectionsThe North Carolina Department of Transportation will partner with the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to install pedestrian and bicyclist improvements at three intersections along North Carolina Highway 54. NCDOT will begin work Monday, Feb. 2 to install crosswalks with traffic signals at the highway’s intersections with: The Kingswood Apartments complex in Chapel Hill […]

Orange County Communities to Interrupt Services for December Holidays (2025)Communities around Orange County will interrupt their normal service schedules during the upcoming winter holidays. Here’s what customers can expect: Town of Chapel Hill Town of Chapel Hill government offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 26. Residential trash collection will not be affected. Yard trimmings will not be collected on […]
›