Georgia DOT to Install Low Clearance Signs at Statham Railroad Crossing

The Georgia Department of Transportation is working with the city of Statham to redirect low-clearance vehicles around the State Route 211 railroad crossing. 

Norfolk Southern Railroad installed new concrete panels at the crossing and that work raised the grade, creating a lower clearance for vehicles than before.

The Athens Banner-Herald recently reported , on the tracks at the crossing. 

Fifteen signs, including low clearance symbol signs, will be installed to redirect vehicles with low clearance to the Eighth Street railroad crossing instead of the State Route 211 crossing. The Eighth Street crossing is the next crossing east of 211 along Broad Street.

Sign locations have already been identified. The signs are on order and should be installed before April 11. 

Have you experience traffic delays due to trucks being stuck on the railroad tracks in Statham? Do you think signs redirecting traffic will address the problem? Tell us in comments.