Woodlawn–Trussville railroad crossing closures (REDESIGN Alabama / CRISI)
Birmingham
Summary
Blocked railroad crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville have frustrated drivers for years. Under the ratified agreement, at-grade crossings will be closed and alternative routes built, funded largely by an $8 million federal grant with Norfolk Southern paying $1.5 million and each city $250,000.
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Birmingham's share is $250,000 out of an $8 million federally funded project.
Commuters and Woodlawn and Trussville residents stuck at blocked crossings.
Properties and drivers who relied on the crossings that will be closed.
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