JCDOT to Begin Chip Seal Program on Monday

(August 19, 2022 10:58 AM) The Jackson County Department of Transportation will begin the 2022 Chip Seal program on Monday, August 22^nd, weather and schedule permitting. The program is scheduled to run for approximately two weeks.

Roads will be treated in Hanover, Henrietta/Rives, Norvell, Parma, Sandstone, and Tompkins townships.

JCDOT makes every effort to reduce vehicle damage during and immediately after chip seal projects, including the posting of reduced speeds in work zones; closing roadways or lanes during chip seal projects; and sweeping the roadway after project completion to eliminate loose stones. Motorists can help protect their vehicles when driving through chip seal project areas in the following ways:

• Use alternate routes
• Slow down. High speeds can cause loose stones to scatter and damage vehicle paint and windshields.
• Increase distance between vehicles. Leave space between you and other vehicles to reduce damage caused by loose stones.
• Follow posted work zone signage, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone

Additional information and updates are available at bit.ly/JCDOT, or JCDOT’s Facebook page.