Temporary closure of U.S. 301 in Wildwood could impact travel plans this week

Posted on 5.12.25 3:00 PM
clipart.comA railroad crossing sign stands in front of a passing train. FDOT will temporarily close U.S. 301 in Wildwood to remove tracks and repave the crossing near Switcher Street from May 13–16, 2025. Clipart.com

WILDWOOD, FL (352today.com) – Drivers traveling through Wildwood this week will need to detour around a busy stretch of U.S. 301 as the Florida Department of Transportation temporarily shuts down a section of the road for railroad crossing repairs.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, South Main Street (U.S. 301) will be closed near Switcher Street while crews remove railroad tracks and repave the roadway. The closure is expected to last through noon Friday, May 16, weather permitting.

Detour routes will be clearly marked:

  • Southbound: Turn left on Huey Street, then right onto C.R. 44A, right on Powell Road, then right onto East S.R. 44 to return to U.S. 301.
  • Northbound: Turn right on East S.R. 44, left on Powell Road, left on C.R. 44A, then left on Huey Street to reconnect with U.S. 301.
A satellite map with marked detour routes around a work zone on U.S. 301 in Wildwood, Florida. The closure is highlighted with a red X at the railroad crossing near Switcher Street, with green lines indicating the detour along Huey Street, County Road 44A, Powell Road, and East State Road 44.
A map provided by FDOT shows the planned detour route around a railroad crossing closure on U.S. 301 near Switcher Street in Wildwood from May 13–16, 2025. Courtesy: FDOT

Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert in the construction zone. FDOT reminds everyone to follow posted signs and detour instructions.