City of Long Beach announces railroad crossing grade improvements

Long Beach, MS, February 25, 2025– The City of Long Beach is scheduled to begin the Railroad Crossing Grade Improvement Project on Monday, March 3rd.

This project will involve improvements to 9 railroad crossings across the city and is expected to take several months to complete. The work at each crossing will have a specific start date and duration.

This initiative is aimed at enhancing safety and improving infrastructure, and it will be carried out in stages, with the first crossing beginning on March 3rd. Below is the complete timeline for the project:

1. Nicholson Crossing

• Start Date: March 3rd
• Duration: 29 days

2. Richards Crossing

• Start Date: March 27th
• Duration: 16 days

3. Beach Park Crossing

• Start Date: April 7th
• Duration: 12 days

4. Cleveland Crossing

• Start Date: April 21st
• Duration: 57 days

5. Girard Crossing

• Start Date: June 10th
• Duration: 7 days

6. Trautman Crossing

• Start Date: June 12th
• Duration: 7 days

7. Island View Crossing

• Start Date: June 17th
• Duration: 11 days

8. South Lang Crossing

• Start Date: July 7th
• Duration: 10 days

9. White Harbor Crossing

• Start Date: July 14th
• Duration: 14 days

The timeline for this project may be subject to changes due to weather conditions. The City of Long Beach will provide updates if there are any adjustments to the schedule.

Residents and visitors in the area should be prepared for potential traffic disruptions near the crossings. Officials advise everyone to plan accordingly and exercise caution in the vicinity of the work zones.