American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi Recognizes Jackson Project. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi held its 2005 Winter Gala this week in Jackson. During the awards ceremony, the 2005 Engineering Excellence Honor Award was presented to Waggoner Engineering, Inc. for their work on Phase I of the Jackson Metro Parkway. We congratulate Waggoner Engineering and commend them for a job well done!
Major Traffic Signal Project Underway In Jackson
You may have noticed uneven asphalt at some of the major intersections in Jackson or other work being done. That's because the city of Jackson is in the middle of a major traffic signal upgrade project. The upgrades will significantly aid the traffic flow at these intersections. Phase I involves upgrading the traffic signals at seven intersections from the traffic lights that hang from a wire (span wire) to a mast arm signal. Not only will this particular upgrade aid in traffic flow, but the mast arm signal will improve the aesthetics of the intersection.
Additionally, the electronics under the asphalt at the intersections will be upgraded to better communicate with the traffic signal (making signal changes more efficient depending on traffic volume) and to communicate traffic flow data to the city's Engineering Division. Traffic cameras will also be installed at the intersections. This $1.6 million phase will also ensure that intersections with sidewalks are upgraded to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The intersections are:
North State Street and Fortification Street
Robinson Road and Claiborne Avenue
Lynch Street and Terry Road
Eminence Row and Bailey Avenue
Northside Drive and Hanging Moss
North West Street and Northbrook Drive
The upgrades for this phase should be complete in March.
Eight more intersections are planned for upgrades this summer. In addition to all the types of improvements done in Phase I, Phase II intersection upgrades will include lane widening and/or other types of geometrics to improve traffic flow.
PEG Studio Holds Grand Opening! Monday, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. showed off the largest television production studio in the state to nearly two hundred citizens, during the Public/Education/Government (PEG) Studio grand opening!
This state-of-the-art facility features three new spacious studios, new lighting, editing bays and office space. The PEG facility, located at 100 East Capitol Street, was constructed in the lower level of the parking garage for $1.2 million.
"We see this as a great investment by the city of Jackson," said Mayor Johnson. "We can produce shows of excellent quality on the new all-digital equipment. This will truly be unique and fitting for our Capital City."
The studio also showcases a broadcast server system, which will support the broadcast of up to six channels from the studio complex. The city negotiated with Time Warner Cable for the channels and a government channel will be launched by the city of Jackson in a few weeks. The channel will feature programs highlighting city projects and programs.
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