Work continues this summer to improve Jackson’s street, trail, and water infrastructure. The City’s Engineering Division has planned 24 infrastructure projects for the 2024 season.
The season got off to a productive start this spring with water main and service line projects on Oakridge Drive, Arnold Street, Blakely Avenue, N. Grinnell Street, Burr Street, and S. MLK Drive. A resurfacing project on E. High Street between Executive Drive and South Street wrapped up in May. Resurfacing work is continuing this year on the MLK Equality Trail. Two sections of the pedestrian trail are being widened and given new concrete surfaces, S. MLK Drive to W. Prospect Street and S. West Avenue to the Optimist Rest Shelter.
Residents can expect to see substantial construction projects throughout the summer on W. Biddle Street, Williams Street, Dwight Street, McBride Street and N. Elm Avenue. A full 2024 planned construction project list is available on the City website. The City website also has an interactive map for residents to see where construction is happening around Jackson, along with project updates, and street closures.