Traffic Signs

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design, placement, and maintenance of traffic signs within the City of Jackson .

Traffic signs are critical because they communicate the rules, warnings, guidance, and other information that drivers and pedestrians need to safely and efficiently navigate roads and streets. Well maintained signs are important as they help citizens make good decisions.

To ensure conformance with standards issued or endorsed by the State and Federal Government, the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices has been adopted by the City of Jackson as the official manual for traffic control devices. The Traffic Sign Department provides the maintenance and installation of all traffic signs within the city limits of Jackson.

To report a traffic sign concern, please call 3-1-1. Emergency situations after hours should be reported to the Police Department at 731.425.8400.

Traffic Signalizations

The overall responsibility for the design, placement, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices within the City of Jackson rests with the Public Works Department.

Traffic control signals, known to many as traffic lights, or "red" lights are devices placed along, beside, or above a roadway to guide, warn, and regulate the flow of traffic, which includes motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other road users.

To ensure conformance with standards issued or endorsed by the State and Federal Government, the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices has been adopted by the City of Jackson as the official manual for traffic control devices. The Traffic Signalization Department provides the maintenance of all traffic signals within the city limits of Jackson.

To report a traffic signal concern, please call 3-1-1. Emergency situations after hours should be reported to the Police Department at 731.425.8400.

Street Lighting

Street lights are viewed as an important city service because they provide light in places where residents are walking, biking, and driving. The purpose of the City’s street lights are to light the roadway to improve safety for drivers, riders, and pedestrians. Authorizing the location and placement of street lights is the responsibility of the Public Works Department. Thereafter, our local utility provider, Jackson Energy Authority (JEA), provides the maintenance and installation of the street lighting.

To report a street light outage or request outdoor lighting for your home or property, contact Jackson Energy Authority at 731-422-7500.