Minute with the Mayor

The City of Sparta has been hard at work on our ongoing street pavingproject, and I’m excited to share that we are getting very close to having all of our city streets upgraded with new pavement.

I like to call this our “Under and Over” project. Before any paving takes place, we ensure that everything “under” the street—sewer lines, storm drains, and water connections—is properly inspected and repaired. The last thing we want is to pave a street only to dig it up again. Our city departments are doing a great job making sure all underground work is completed first.

I’m pleased to announce this year’s paving schedule. Please note that some streets listed extend beyond city limits, and paving will only occur within the city boundaries.

Streets to be paved:

Creekside Place

Deer Circle Drive

East Everett Street

Freedom Trail

Golden Mountain Road

Industrial Drive

Jackson Boulevard

Nob Hill Drive

Oak Forest Lane

Oakland Drive

Old Smithville Highway

Roosevelt Drive

South Young Street

Sharon Circle

Sunrise Ridge Drive

Taft Church Road 

Thompson Drive

City-owned parking lots to be paved:

City Hall Staff Parking

Civic Center

Electric and Public Works

Fire Station 1

Metcalf Park

Senior Citizens Center

YMCA Front Lot

Public Works

East Maple Parking

Fire Station on Polk

Point Repairs (as needed)

One area of concern is Hampton Drive. We’ve identified issues with the underground infrastructure there, and repairs must be completed before paving can begin.

The paving process will begin soon, so please be cautious when traveling through work zones and patient as we improve your neighborhood.

God Bless, Be Safe, Finish Strong.

Jerry Lowery, mayor