Norfolk Southern Schedules Crossing Closure for Emergency Repairs at KY 1056/WV 49 Matewan

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Shantana Woodward
606-433-7791
606-389-0267 (Cell)
Shantana.Woodward@ky.gov

Norfolk Southern Schedules Crossing Closure for Emergency Repairs at KY 1056/WV 49 Matewan 

July 14 at 8 a.m. for 24-hours

PIKEVILLE, Ky.(July 10, 2024) – Norfolk Southern advises the public of a 24-hour closure for emergency rail repairs. Norfolk Southern will close the crossing at the KY 1056 (Bridge Street) and WV 49 (Matewan) Intersection. The crossing is located in Matewan, WV (0.08 miles North of KY 1056 and the KY/WV line).

The crossing will be closed on July 14, starting at 8 a.m., for approximately 24 hours. Motorists will need to plan for this delay and use an alternate route when possible. Detours include KY 1056 to KY 319 to US 119 to US 52 to WV 49. All inquiries should be directed to Norfolk Southern.

Please pay close attention to the signage posted throughout the area.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

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