Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Efforts to resurface Ganson Street in the City of Jackson from Elm Avenue to the easterly city limit are expected to begin in the late spring or early summer of this year.
This comes following the approval of the project itself and a special assessment roll related to the project by Jackson City Council during their January 27 meeting.
City Engineer Troy White spoke to the council during Tuesday’s meeting, explaining why he feels that the project is necessary.
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City Engineer White also gave his overview of the way the efforts will be paid for, with sources of funding including federal grant money, the special assessments, and major street funds.
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The amount of funds dedicated for this project through special assessments is around $246,000.
Jackson City Council recently approved the creation of a Street Assessment Relief Fund, with City Communications Manager Christina Crouch saying that the city will give residents impacted by the assessments more information about the fund.
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The special assessment role was passed via a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Will Forgrave being the lone no vote.
Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney said that the work is expected to begin in the late spring or early summer, with no currently known deadline of when it is expected to be finished.
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Traffic will be detoured to Michigan Avenue during the work period.