Crossing arms stuck down; Wilcox tunnels closed, Chattanooga TN


The caller reports crossing guard arms are stuck down at Signal Mountain Road and South Creek Road with no train present. The railroad has been notified. The Wilcox tunnels are closed in both directions and there is no estimated time to reopen.
Audio|Source: Hamilton County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Go ahead. Signal Mountain Road and South Creek Road. That intersection, the crossing guard arms are down. No trains at the crossing. Railroad is aware. Norfolk Railroad is aware. It doesn't have an ETA on fixing. I don't know if anybody's advised us today, but the Wilcox tunnels will be shut down. I'm sure how long. Okay, is it both directions, I'm assuming? That is correct. I'm clear, thank you. I'll tell you one, it's got you. You show me back on there. Here. Park range on.
Go ahead. Signal Mountain Road and South Creek Road. That intersection, the crossing guard arms are down. No trains at the crossing. Railroad is aware. Norfolk Railroad is aware. It doesn't have an ETA on fixing. I don't know if anybody's advised us today, but the Wilcox tunnels will be shut down. I'm sure how long. Okay, is it both directions, I'm assuming? That is correct. I'm clear, thank you. I'll tell you one, it's got you. You show me back on there. Here. Park range on.
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Location mentioned:
Wilcox + Tunnel, Chattanooga, TN 37411
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