Rail crossing work to close U.S. 129

Construction slated for Sept. 8-22 as part of Operation STRIDE.

The rail crossing at U.S. Highway 129 (Ohio Avenue) in Live Oak will undergo improvements next month. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The rail crossing at U.S. Highway 129 (Ohio Avenue) in Live Oak will undergo improvements next month. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

LIVE OAK — Traffic will detour around downtown Live Oak for two weeks, starting next month.

The Florida Department of Transportation is closing U.S. Highway 129 around the railroad crossing Sept. 8 as …