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Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane closed Aug. 10–Sept. 10, 2026
The detour route can be found on the Updated Summer Construction Map.
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Athens Comprehensive Plan Update public open house set for Aug. 5, 2026
The open house will be hosted at the Athens Community Center from 6–7:30 p.m.
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2026 River Sweep on the Hocking scheduled for Aug. 22, 2026
Pre-registration is required by August 17.
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West State Street alleyway closure begins August 3, 2026
While there may be delays, access will be maintained with steel plates to allow thru traffic.
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Nominations for the 12th annual Athena Award are open
This award recognizes outstanding contributions and service toward people with disabilities.
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Updated summer construction traffic information in Athens
Beginning Monday, July 27, through Friday, August 14, traffic on Carpenter Street will be reduced to one lane.
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Carpenter Street lane closure July 27-Aug. 14, 2026
Beginning Monday, July 27, through Friday, August 14, traffic on Carpenter Street will be reduced to one lane.
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Columbus Road lane closure on Thursday, July 23, 2026
Flagging will take place intermittently beginning at 7 a.m. until the end of the day.
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West Carpenter Street closure for Friday, June 17, 2026
Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed.
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Athens Historic Preservation Commission meeting canceled
The Athens Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 13 has been canceled.
