A “quiet zone” is now in effect at three railroad crossings near U.S. 301 in Marion County.
They are located at:
• County Road 42, 500 feet east of U.S. Highway 301
• Southeast 135th Street, 1700 feet east of U.S. Highway 301
• Southeast 147th Street, 4500 feet east of U.S. Highway 301
Quiet zones are established areas along railroad tracks where train horns are not routinely sounded. These newly approved quiet zones no longer require trains to sound their horns at intersections, unless deemed necessary for safety reasons.
The Marion County Office of the County Engineer, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation and CSX Railroad, upgraded and updated crossing gate arms, medians, signage and warning devices.
