Desoto County News

Getwell Road paving project near finish

Photo: Equipment works on paving on Getwell Road, south of Church Road on Monday, Sept. 23. The project is expected to be completed on Oct. 4. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com)

Sept. 24, 2024 – The final phase of the Getwell Road paving project has begun when paving started on Monday. The roadway is being resurfaced between Church Road and Starlanding Road. City officials said the project should be completed on Oct. 4.

Paving began with Church Road on the inside southbound lanes on Monday. The city has released the following timeline for the final phase of the project.

Getwell Road at College Road intersection on Monday, Sept. 23. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com)

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.