City of Jackson continues winter weather response

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Ryan Brooks,

JACKSON, Tenn. — Our crew went out Friday night checking the latest conditions of the roads in the Hub City after the recent winter system.

The City of Jackson continues winter weather response operations as crews move to improve street conditions across the community.

Along with city crews local contractors from across West Tennessee have been hired to assist with clearing efforts allowing more ground to be covered accelerating progress on the roadway operating along routes like Highland and North Parkway according to a release issued by the city’s Public Works Director Austin Clark.

“I’ve been taking a lot of people around because I have a four wheel drive. I mean there’s been plenty of cars stuck and things of that nature–it’s been bad. There was a truck that run off into a ditch on my road,” said Clayton Adkins, UT Martin student.

Here in downtown Jackson you can see some of the ice is still visible. Recently, the city rented out equipment from local suppliers to handle the ice and some of the debris off of the roadway to get those essential workers back in place.

“Martin has done a very, very good job of clearing the roads with a lot of the back roads and housing along with residential roads are pretty clear compared to these in Jackson. I was really surprised at that because I know Jackson has a bigger infrastructure for sure,” said Adkins.

Mayor conger makes an announcement to address concerns and frustration from the community saying “I’m sorry this storm has disrupted many lives. We will take lessons from it and use them to get better because Jackson deserves better.”

Conger also acknowledges efforts from neighbors checking in on elderly friends and showing patients during this time. Adkins, a Jackson resident, tells us one of the more troubling spots in the Hub City.

“When I got on Henderson road it ended up getting pretty bad. It was like thick sheets of ice. Several times I would hit the rut, and I would slide off a little bit. Even though I do have a four wheel drive vehicle it was pretty bad,” said Adkins.

Adkins is like most around the region who are ready to see the end of these wintery conditions.

“I’ve definitely not enjoyed seeing the ice. The snow is pretty but the ice has to go. I didn’t get stuck but it’s still dangerous as far as sliding. Just try and stay warm it’s terrible because of the cold. It’s been really really cold,” said Adkins.