Jasper Downtown Revitalization Project progress update

A construction meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project was held on August 20th with representatives of Ragle Construction, REA, VS Engineering, and City of Jasper.

Here is a summary of the discussion:

The intersection at 9th and Main is now closed for repair.East/West truck traffic should use 15th Street while 9th Street is closed. The rest of Main Street is now completely open for traffic

Work on North Main and Ninth Street includes construction of storm water inlets and prep and pouring of concrete curbing the week of August 25, and then preparation and pouring of sidewalks, ramps, and drives will begin the week of September 1. The following week, crews will continue flatwork on sidewalks, ramps and drives as well as demolition of the remaining portion of the road and backfill with rock in preparation for paving.

The city also reminded drivers of the new four-way stop signs at the intersections of Fifth and Main and Seventh and Main (one block off the courthouse square).

Final paving of Main Street will occur shortly after the 9th Street intersection is repaired.

Scheduling is dependent on weather and material availability.

Accessibility to all building entrances will be maintained for foot traffic throughout the project.

Meetings with contractor representatives are held bi-weekly once construction begins. Additional updates will be provided on a bi-weekly basis, or as updates become available.