MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Marion County Highway Department has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to improve county infrastructure, completing paving work on its 70th road in just three years. Marion County Highway Superintendent Cory Pickett announced the achievement this week following the completion of paving work on Kilgore Goforth Road and …
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County Highway Department Superintendent Cory Pickett is pushing back against rumors and concerns surrounding the road around Ketner’s Mill, emphasizing that Ketner Mill Lane remains a county-maintained public road and has not been closed to the public. In a statement released Tuesday, Pickett said the recent closure of public access to …
After weeks of unusually dry conditions and growing drought concerns across the region, Marion County saw a dramatic shift in the weather pattern late last week as rounds of heavy rain and storms moved through the area beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. According to the Marion County Highway Department, crews responded to more …
Marion County Road Superintendent Cory Pickett says crews with the Marion County Highway Department are closely-following the weather predictions for the upcoming weekend. Pickett says they are hoping for the best, however preparing for the worst. He says residents are fortunate to have a dedicated group of workers who will step up to the plate …
The Marion County Highway Department is advising motorists about road work that is happening Wednesday in the county. County officials say crews will be paving Sequatchie Mountain Road throughout the day. Drivers are asked to expect delays and use caution. Officials did not say when crews are expected to finish the work.
Marion County Road Superintendent, Cory Pickett, announced at the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting on Monday night that the Highway Department will be paving a portion of Sequatchie Mountain Road soon. Pickett says crews will be paving from from the road’s intersection with Valley View Highway (next to the Sequatchie Food Market store) to about …
