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Stimson Avenue Bridge to close Friday, Oct. 3
The City of Athens announced Sept. 26 that the Stimson Avenue Bridge will be completely closed 3–7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
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SR 56 and SR 682 roundabout construction traffic delays
Please seek an alternative route during this time period if at all possible.
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City of Athens fire hydrant flushing for Sept. 24, 2025
The Fire Department will be flushing and testing hydrants 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, on the following streets. No boil order will be issued for hydrant flushing, but the City recommends you do not wash laundry during this time.
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City of Athens fire hydrant flushing for Sept. 5, 2025
The Fire Department will be flushing and testing hydrants Friday September 5, 10am-4pm.
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SR 682 railroad crossing closing temporarily for repairs – Sept. 8–9, 2025
The Kanawha River Railroad crossing on State Route 682 between SR 56 and Armitage Road in Athens County will close.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge traffic change in place until Sept. 12
The City of Athens announces that Stimson Avenue Bridge will operate as one-way inbound only beginning the afternoon Monday, Aug. 25, until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. During this time, all traffic on Stimson Avenue Bridge will be permitted inbound to Athens only. Motorists exiting Athens should use East State Street, Richland Avenue, or Columbus…
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West Carpenter Street closed to eastbound traffic Thursday, Aug. 14
West Carpenter Street will be closed to eastbound traffic for a water line repair Thursday, Aug. 14 from North Lancaster Street to North Congress Street. Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed.
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City of Athens hydrant flushing for Aug. 4, 2025
The Athens Fire Department will flush and test hydrants Monday, Aug. 4.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge closure: July 28–29, 2025
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. Monday, July 28 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 29.
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Road closure along CR 29 – Big Bailey Run Road begins Thursday, June 24
This will be a rolling closure lasting for two days, weather permitting, with access through to local residents/emergency vehicles.
