City of Jackson Weekly Construction Update August 26, 2022
The intersection of West Avenue and West Franklin Street. JTV photo. (August 26, 2022 11:42 AM) The City of Jackson Department of Engineering released the weekly construction report. West Avenue construction update: Over the past week, work has focused on the restoration of the grass areas between the curbs and sidewalks. The paving of the top course of new hot mix asphalt is scheduled for this Saturday, August 27. Next week, the primary task will be to adjust the lids of manholes and water valves up to match the top of the new pavement. This will work take most of next week to complete. Once the lid adjustments are complete, the concrete collars around the lids will need a few days to cure and gain strength. The following week, the week of September 5, the pavement marking subcontractor will arrive to paint stripes throughout the project zone and to place new arrow and “only” symbols at the intersection of West and Franklin. Once the pavement markings are completed, the barricades and barrels will be removed and West Avenue and Franklin Street will be opened to traffic. Greenwood Avenue construction update: Over the past week, the last manhole and valve…
