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 …
The Marion County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road projects taking place this week across the county. Officials say Choctaw Trail on Suck Creek will be temporarily closed today from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. between the creek crossing with the large drainage tiles and the cemetery area. Crews will be installing new …
The Marion County Highway Department cleared the rocks out of the roadway on Mullins Cove Road after a rockslide on Sunday morning. The slide was reported on Mullins Cove Road in Marion County approximately 3 miles in. The roadway reopened by the Marion County Highway Department at 2::35 PM on Sunday afternoon.
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.
On Saturday afternoon, around 5 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hwy 41 and Hwy 134 for multiple trees down after a strong storm had passed through the area. Winds were reported at over 80mph during the peak of the storm. Upon arrival, the decision was made to call for mutual aid due to …
On Sunday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hancock Rd with multiple trees down. Upon arrival, firemen encountered several trees down. Working towards East Valley Rd, they cleared the road, while SVEC restored power. Haletown Fire and Rescue then began clearing East Valley Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd. of trees and debris. The area had …
Several roads in Marion County remain closed on Tuesday due to flooding as a result of this past weekend’s storms. According to officials with the Marion County Highway Department, Mt. Calvary Road, Teague Road, and Ketner Mill Lane in the Whitwell area remain closed due to flooding along the Sequatchie River. The department did, however, …
