Whitesville road to close in jackson for 30 days for road construction — Roadway Closed - The road has been closed. Police advice alternative routes.

Whitesville Road is scheduled to close on Monday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m., for roadwork by A to Z Contractors, expected to last approximately 30 days, subject to change based on weather or other factors. During this closure, access to various roads and residences will be adjusted, including alternate routes from East Veterans Highway and South Hope Chapel Road to Calendula Drive, Canon Boulevard, Grawtown Road, and Denton Lane. Officers will be stationed to assist with directions, and “Road Closed” signs will mark both ends of the closure.

Whitesville Road is set to close to all traffic starting Monday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m., for roadwork conducted by A to Z Contractors, with an expected 30-day duration, contingent on weather or unforeseen delays. The extensive road opening will render the road impassable, with access adjustments in place for emergency services and bus routes.

Here’s what you need to know

For access to Calendula Drive and Canon Blvd., access will ONLY be available from East Veterans Highway. This also includes residences from 26 – 76 Whitesville Rd.

Those residents that live on Canon Blvd. will be able to access their homes via Cannon Blvd, or a new temporary roadway that is being built through new construction adjacent to Canon. This roadway will be made wide enough for emergency vehicles as well.

For access to Grawtown Road, please continue to use the direct access from East Veterans Highway, or access will still be available from South Hope Chapel Road.

Denton Lane will only be accessible from the South Hope Chapel Road side.

Residences from 79 Whitesville to 300 Whitesville will only be accessible from South Hope Chapel Road.

There will be Road Closed signs at both ends of Whitesville Road advising of the closure. Officers will be posted near Calendula and Grawtown Roads on a daily basis, and will assist any motorists or residents as necessary. The detour is being setup for motorists to take East Veterans to South Hope Chapel, and vice versa.

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