On Monday, July 17, 2017, Jackson County Department of Transportation crews will begin chip sealing roadways throughout the county. The department recently acquired new equipment to improve the chip seal process. This process involves five steps:
(1) Application of asphalt oil emulsion (the “sealing oil”);
(2) Application of aggregate stone (the “chips”);
(3) Pressing/rolling the stones to compact and seat the chips, further “sealing” the surface and creating a wear surface;
(4) Removal of excess stones by street sweeping or brooming;
(5) Application of a “fog seal” emulsion (also called “chip lock”) which gives the roadway a black color and helps to further seal and secure the stones.
Paint striping is applied after the new surface fully cures.
The following roads will be open to local traffic only, while JCDOT crews are chip sealing Monday:
South Sandstone Road, from Michigan Avenue to McCain Road
McCain Road, from Reynolds Road to the West Summit Township Line
McCain Road, from the West Summit Township Line to Robinson Road
These projects are expected to be completed by the end of the day, weather permitting. Motorists should expect short delays. Please watch for flaggers and drive with caution when you see our work crews.
A map and a complete list of roads to be chip sealed may be found at:
www.co.jackson.mi.us/1843/Chip-Seal-Program-2017 (also below)
Mathews Road Closures: Update for Spring Arbor Township
Jackson County Department of Transportation will close Mathews Road between Bowerman Road and Teft Road, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The road will be closed to through traffic to replace a cross road culvert, and is expected to be opened by the end of the day, weather permitting.
As previously announced, JCDOT crews will close Mathews Road between Moscow Road and Bowerman Road to through traffic on Monday, July 17, 2017, to replace a cross road culvert. This road is expected to be opened by the end of the day, weather permitting.
No detour routes will be posted, and motorists should seek alternate routes for each closure.
