City of Jasper to Add Sidewalk for Portion of Newton Street

Jasper - The City of Jasper has announced a new walkway project on Newton Street.


In a Friday morning news release, Jasper announced its intentions:

"In an effort to improve pedestrian safety and walkability the City of Jasper has hired a contractor to construct a sidewalk on the portion of Newton Street from the State Police Post to 30th Street. This project will necessitate the closure of the northbound lane. The center turn lane will be the northbound lane. 

This work is scheduled to start on Tuesday Sept. 7th. This lane closure will remain in place for the duration of the project. The City of Jasper reminds motorist to slow down in construction zones."