JACKSON, Mich. — A busy three-block stretch in Jackson will be shut down to replace a water main and lead service lines.
South West Avenue between Carlton Boulevard and West Michigan Avenue is closing to traffic starting Monday, April 18.
“The city of Jackson is in the process of replacing antiquated and undersized water mains,” spokesperson Aaron Dimick said. “The 96-year-old water main under this section of South West is undersized, made of cast iron and not up to current water main standards. Replacing the water main will improve water pressure and quality for residents.”
This project will also replace 46 lead service lines. It is part of the $120 million plan to replace more than 11,000 lead lines over the next 30 years.
Construction is expected to be complete in late July. A detour will run from South Wisner Street from West Michigan Avenue to West Morrell Street.
This three block area is a major street that connects several residential neighborhoods in the southwest side of Jackson to downtown Jackson and the North West Avenue commercial area.
You can visit here to learn more about lead service line replacements.
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