The Scoop Announcements Sept. 30, 2025

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

Ohio Department of Transportation
- U.S. 33 and SR 682 roundabout: SR 682 at U.S. 33. Open with flaggers. The right shoulder is closed on U.S. 33 westbound. Off ramp from U.S. 33 west to SR 682 closed. Use the non-interchange exit for Chauncey then turn right onto North Plains Road. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- U.S. 50 RCUT: Reduced collision U-turn construction is taking place on U.S. 50 at Coolville. Lane closures are in place in both directions. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- SR 682 sewer line project: Project ongoing between 3rd Street and 4th Street; temporary signals in use. Estimated completion: Nov. 30.
- U.S. 33 Athens-Meigs expansion: Lane closures in place in both directions between Pleasant Hill Road and Oxley Road until Oct. 3. Rolling road blocks will be in place during rock blasts. Estimated completion: 2028.

City of Athens
- Stimson Avenue Bridge closure: Bridge will close completely 3–7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3. No thru traffic.
- SR 56 and SR 682 construction: Expect traffic delays, seek an alternative route.
- Athens Parking Garage renovations: Garage will remain open throughout the project with short closures announced in advance if necessary. A pedestrian detour is being established on Washington Street to facilitate the construction zone. Estimated completion: Dec. 2025.

Nelsonville
- Canal Street project:
  - West Canal Street from Madison Street to September Street is underway. Detour using Madison Street, West Columbus Street and September Street.
  - Concrete and paving underway on East Canal Street from 2nd Street to Burr Oak Boulevard; roadway closed. Detour using Chestnut Street and Burr Oak Boulevard. Estimated completion: Oct. 31.
- Hocking Parkway on game days: Parkway will be closed to traffic between both ends of Loop Road 11 a.m.–6 p.m. during 2025 Hocking College home football games. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route on these dates.
  - Game day schedule, all Saturdays: Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 8.

Albany
- Hebbardsville Road bridge: Athens County EMS announced Sept. 12 that unforeseen structural issues will cause a potential six-month closure of the bridge at Hebbardsville Road (CR 17A) at the Fisher Road intersection (CR 17).

City leaf pickup: The City of Athens will begin loose-leaf pickup Oct. 13. See dates through link. $2/per bag. Call 740-592-3343 and leave a message for pick up.
Disability-friendly baseball: The Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley invites anyone from the region with a disability to join in a game of baseball. Players should arrive by 3 p.m.; game starts at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Bennett Stump Field, City Park Drive, Parkersburg.
Marching band festival: 47th Annual Fall Festival of Bands celebrates music and pageantry of marching bands with a performance from seven regional groups, including a tune by Ohio University’s Marching 110. $6/adult, kids under 5 get in free. 5 p.m.; awards at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Logan Chieftain Stadium, 14470 SR 328, Logan.
Animal blessing: Well-behaved animals are welcome at the annual Animal Blessing Service, beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Please contain your critter. Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 184 Longview Heights Road, Athens.
Seeking volunteer tax preparers: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation for senior citizens and needs volunteers to help them navigate next year’s changes. Tax prep volunteers do not have to be accountants; those uninterested in tax prep can help with other program needs. Get more information and register here, or call 1-888-227-7667. Reach local coordinator Judy Gardinern at ohio2taxaide@gmail.com.