Ohio Department of Transportation
- U.S. 33 Athens-Meigs expansion: Two-lane to four-lane expansion from Athens to Darwin and Five Points to Ravenswood. Estimated completion: 2028.
- Between Oxley Rd. (Athens County) and Rocksprings Rd. (Meigs County), the shoulders are closed and side roads are closed intermittently for equipment crossing through 2028.
- Rolling road blocks will be in place when rock blasting is occurring.
- The passing lane is closed in both directions on U.S. 33 between Oxley Rd. and Pleasant Hill Rd. through June 1, 2027.
- Pleasanton Road is closed through Nov. 20. ODOT’s detour is Old U.S. 33 to Pleasant Hill Rd.
- At Pleasanton Rd., a 13 ft. width restriction is in place on U.S. 33, and construction vehicles are periodically crossing both lanes of traffic. Temporary signals are maintaining traffic intermittently on U.S. 33 at Pleasanton Rd. through Nov. 20.
- On the four-lane section between Pleasanton Road (Athens County) and Rocksprings Road (Meigs County), lane closures in place in both directions through Dec. 31.
- U.S. 33 resurfacing: Lane closures will be in place from Nelsonville to Logan. Estimated completion: Nov. 7.
- U.S. 33 sign replacements: A sign replacement project is underway on U.S. 33 between SR 682 and Rock Riffle Road. Expect intermittent shoulder closures. Estimated completion: Nov. 30.
Athens
- SR 682/SR 56 roundabout: Intersection will function as a roundabout at the end of Nov. as crews remove traffic signal. Once the light is removed, construction crews will remain on site working on road striping, adding greenery and artwork, pedestrian crossings, and asphalt placement. Estimated completion: spring 2027.
- North Hill water line improvements: The project will replace existing water main and service lines to water meters along Columbia Avenue, from Northwood Avenue to Strouds Run Road and Old Peach Ridge Road. Construction expected to begin in November. Estimated completion: February 1, 2027.
- Hudson Avenue water line improvements: Construction is expected to begin in November. Estimated completion: January 1, 2027.
Nelsonville
- Utility pole replacements: Chestnut Street, Poplar Street and Canal Street will be impacted by AEP construction, including traffic interruptions around work areas. Estimated completion: Nov. 30.
New Marshfield
- Sewer project: Construction began June 8 and is expected to continue for approximately one year.
