LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala — UPDATE: As of 3:57 p.m., both lanes of Thach Road are now open and the railroad tracks have also reopened with trains running at limited speed until repairs are completed.
Due to a train derailment in Elkmont this morning, at the Thach Road crossing, one lane of Thach Road will be closed to allow equipment to be removed from the tracks.
The one-lane closure starts at Holt Road and continues west to I-65.
If you are traveling in this area, officials ask that you use extreme caution, watch for workers, and expect delays.
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