The Scoop Announcements Aug. 20–26, 2024

Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.

General announcements

OVI checkpoint: The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Athens Police Department and the Athens County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an OVI checkpoint this week. The location will be announced on the morning of the checkpoint.
Audit released: The state auditor’s office released the audits for the Athens County Landfill, Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2023.
Parking garage power washing: The City of Athens is power-washing the decks of the municipal parking garage this week between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. nightly. Parking on the deck to be washed will be suspended temporarily before washing begins.
Nelsonville Dog Swim: The Nelsonville Aquatic center will sponsor a Dog Swim on Monday, Sept. 9, to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Dogs must be licensed and owners must show proof of vaccinations at the gate.
Nomination deadline: The deadline to nominate someone for the City of Athens’ 2024 Athena Award is Monday, Sept. 2.
Water your trees: The Athens Shade Tree Commission reminds residents that trees need water, too, especially young trees. The commission recommends giving young trees 10-12 gallons of water per week.

Athens

West Union Street: Two-way traffic is open from the bridge at SR 682 to Jefferson Street and from Shafer Street to Hospital Drive. Herrold Avenue also is two-way. Jefferson Street to Hospital Drive is one way eastbound (towards Uptown), with work extending past the gas station to Seaman’s. Business entrances will experience temporary closures. Direct questions or concerns to the Engineering and Public Works Department at 740-593-7636.

Mountain Belle Road (CR 64): Chip sealing began yesterday. The road is closed to general traffic; access for local residents, emergency vehicles and school transportation will be maintained.
Brimstone Road (CR 56): Chip sealing will begin Wednesday, Aug. 21. The road will be closed between Jordan Run Road (Carthage Twp. 153) and State Route 50; access for local residents, emergency vehicles and school transportation will be maintained.
Long Run Road (CR 25): Landslide repair just north of the intersection with Fossil Rock Road (CR 42) began Aug. 6 and will last approximately 45 days. The road is closed at the work location.

South Green Drive: Pedestrian safety improvements; 10-foot lane restriction. Expected completion: Aug. 5.
U.S. 50 resurfacing: Lane closures from Della Drive to River Road; periodic ramp closures. Expected completion: Aug. 15.
US. 33 bridge repair: Began Aug. 19. Between State Street and Johnson Road (CR 7). One westbound lane will be closed. Expected completion: Aug. 22.
Trimble Twp. 313: Road closures will be in place for the resurfacing and culvert maintenance project through the Wallace O’Dowd Wildlife Area. Expected completion: Sept. 1.
SR 690 landslide repair: Between Dutch Creek Road (CR 34) and SR 550. One-lane traffic will be maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 1.
Albany traffic signal replacement: U.S. 50 at Washington Road/Meadowbrook Road in Albany. Short-term lane closures with flaggers. Expected completion: Nov. 1.
SR 144 slope stabilization: One lane closed between Mountain Bell Road and SR 7; traffic maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 1.