Post Date: 07/25/2023 9:17 AM
Brightline plans to begin high-speed testing (up to 110 mph) in Brevard County on July 28. Testing will occur daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and is expected to last about a week.
Testing will take place along an approximately 41-mile section of track involving multiple railroad crossings through Brevard County, including the following crossings in the City of Melbourne:
- Post Rd.
- Parkway Ave.
- Lake Washington Rd.
- Masterson St.
- Aurora Rd. (CR 511)
- Creel St.
- Eau Gallie Blvd. (SR 518)
- Sarno Rd. (CR 504)
- Babcock St. (SR 507)
- NASA Blvd. (SR 508)
- Hibiscus Ave.
- Silver Palm Ave.
- Seminole Ave.
- Fee Ave.
- Lincoln Ave.
- Palmetto Ave.
- Strawbridge Ave. (SR 192)
- New Haven Ave. (SR 500)
- Prospect Ave.
- WH Jackson St.
- Jernigan Ave.
- University Blvd.
Additional wait times are expected at railroad crossings in the testing corridor.
Flaggers will be present at railroad crossings where active testing is taking place and where trains will travel between 79 and 110 mph.
Important Safety Reminders:
- Residents should be alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossings.
- Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists should be aware that rail traffic will run on BOTH tracks in BOTH directions.
- Stay off the tracks and never go around crossing gates.
- Only cross the railroad at a designated crossing.
- Never stop on the tracks.
- Failure to follow the law could result in fines, points on your license or loss of life.
For more information, see Brightline's website. Questions about the testing can be forwarded to Katie Mitzner at 407-502-3587 or Katie.mitzner@gobrightline.com.