The new Robert C. Jackson Drive extension was opened this morning after nearly two years of construction. The road offers a convenient route from Morganton Road to U.S. Hwy 321 and will serve an area that has seen a lot of residential growth over the past few years, reducing some strain on other roads.
The only closed road that remains from this project is at Big Springs Road from Bridgeway Drive to the new extension. This section requires a bridge replacement scheduled to be completed by spring of 2021.
City engineers are pleased with the finished product. “Without the burden of traffic during construction, the new road construction has a great finish quality,” said Brian Boone, Director of Engineering and Public Works. “Greenway-style sidewalks connect a two-mile pedestrian and bike-friendly loop that families have been enjoying over the last several days. This was a much-needed route and we are excited to have this project open to traffic.”
The new stretch of Robert C. Jackson has a 40 mile per hour speed limit.
For more information, please call the department of Engineering and Public Works (865) 273-3500.
The only closed road that remains from this project is at Big Springs Road from Bridgeway Drive to the new extension. This section requires a bridge replacement scheduled to be completed by spring of 2021.
City engineers are pleased with the finished product. “Without the burden of traffic during construction, the new road construction has a great finish quality,” said Brian Boone, Director of Engineering and Public Works. “Greenway-style sidewalks connect a two-mile pedestrian and bike-friendly loop that families have been enjoying over the last several days. This was a much-needed route and we are excited to have this project open to traffic.”
The new stretch of Robert C. Jackson has a 40 mile per hour speed limit.
For more information, please call the department of Engineering and Public Works (865) 273-3500.
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