Drivers in Brevard will encounter detours and road closures next week as crews begin reconstruction work at the State Road 518/Eau Gallie Boulevard railroad crossing.

The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida East Coast Railway, LLC will replace current railroad ties.

The detours will last three nights beginning at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 24. Road work is expected to be completed by Friday, May 27. Traffic should return to normal by 6 a.m. on Friday.

Drivers are urged to be cautious when traveling through construction zones and be aware of workers along the roadway.

The Eau Gallie Boulevard detours include:

Westbound Eau Gallie Boulevard:

  • North on US-1/Harbor City Boulevard
  • West on Aurora Road
  • South on Commodore Boulevard

Eastbound Eau Gallie Boulevard:

  • North on Stewart Avenue
  • East on Aurora Road
  • South on US-1/Harbor City Boulevard