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CSX to begin permanent repair at California Avenue crossing; Framingham officials confirm detours
Summary
City staff reported CSX will begin permanent repairs at the California Avenue railroad crossing with a multi‑day closure and detours; the city posted maps and notified local businesses.
City and railroad officials confirmed to the Framingham City Disability Commission that CSX crews will begin permanent repairs at the California Avenue crossing this week and that the work will include temporary detours with posted signage.
ADA coordinator David Correa and other staff said CSX plans to perform a permanent repair that will replace asphalt and connect sidewalks, describing 20 feet of repair on one side and 8–10 feet on the opposite side to eliminate gaps and improve pedestrian connections. The city reported that CSX and municipal departments coordinated a traffic and detour plan and notified affected businesses, including Genzyme and others on the far side of the tracks.
Why it matters: The crossing had been in poor condition; a permanent repair will remove a longstanding pedestrian and wheelchair hazard and restore safe access where gaps and uneven pavement created difficulty for people with mobility impairments.
The city said work will occur across multiple days with temporary closures and detours; maps and traffic notices have been posted on the city website and distributed to affected property owners. Staff told the commission that the schedule originally planned included consecutive days of work and that the repair is intended as a lasting fix, not a temporary patch.
Next steps: City staff will monitor the work and track any questions from property owners and commuters during the construction period.
