Jackson roundabout project completed

The north leg of U.S. 61 is opened to traffic following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the new roundabout at East Main Street and Hope Street in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson mayor Dwain Hahs speaks at a ceremony for the completion of improvements at East Main Street and Hope Street on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson mayor Dwain Hahs speaks at a ceremony for the completion of improvements at East Main Street and Hope Street on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

MoDOT district engineer Mark Shelton speaks at a ceremony for the completion of improvements at East Main Street and Hope Street on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

People listen to Mayor Dwain Hahs speak at a ceremony for the completion of improvements at East Main Street and Hope Street on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Jackson.

Jackson mayor Dwain Hahs cuts a ribbon at a ceremony for the completion of improvements at East Main Street and Hope Street on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Workers open the north leg of U.S. 61 after a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the new roundabout at East Main Street and Hope Street in Jackson. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission awarded a $2,007,816 contract to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc. for the improvement project that began in May. The city of Jackson and MoDOT split the cost equally. (Fred Lynch)

The new roundabout at East Main Street and Hope Street is seen Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)