Construction to close part of Old Cape Road East

Construction on South Old Orchard Road will begin Aug. 10 in Jackson.

Portions of Old Cape Road East will be closed to all but local traffic at times wile Fronabarger Concreters Inc. begins phase five of the South Old Orchard Road Improvement Project. The city held a pre-construction conference last week with the contractor, engineer, utility managers and local officials.

Construction will take place from East Jackson Boulevard to Old Cape Road East.

Public Works Director Rodney Bollinger said the work should be finished by the end of the year. The contractor has 120 calendar days to complete the project.

The city of Jackson is urging motorists to use caution at all times when traveling near the construction zone and to obey all warning signs.

For more information, contact Rodney Bollinger, Director of Public Works, at 573-243-2300.