The railroad crossing on Clinch Drive in Fernandina Beach will shut down for 12 hours on Tuesday, Oct. 20, for emergency repairs.

First Coast Railroad will close the crossing, located just north of SR 200, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to a notice posted by The County Insider. Sabrina Robertson, a communications officer for First Coast Railroad, issued the advisory.

Drivers who normally use the crossing will need to follow a detour during the closure.

Eastbound on Clinch Drive: Take Bonnieview Road south to South 8th Street, then head north on South 8th Street back to Clinch Drive.

Westbound on Clinch Drive: Take South 8th Street south to Bonnieview Road, then head north on Bonnieview Road back to Clinch Drive.

The notice did not specify what type of emergency repairs are needed.

The closure date could shift. The advisory states that dates are subject to change because of weather or other conditions.

Residents with questions can contact Asa at First Coast Railroad at 904-404-6825.