The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Athens County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 10 on Facebook or X for current Athens County construction information.
U.S. 33 Expansion (Athens and Meigs Counties)
A two-lane to four-lane expansion project is taking place on U.S. 33 from Athens to Darwin and Five Points to Ravenswood.
- 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
- Through June 1, 2027, the passing lane is closed in both directions on U.S. 33 between Oxley Rd. and Pleasant Hill Rd.
- Pleasanton Road is closed through November 20, 2026. 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 November 20, 2026)
- On the four-lane section between Pleasanton Road (Athens County) and Rocksprings Road (Meigs County), lane closures are in place in both directions (through December 31, 2026)
Read more about the U.S. 33 Expansion project
Overall Project Completion: 2028
U.S. 33 Resurfacing (Athens and Hocking Counties)
A resurfacing project is taking place on U.S. 33 from Nelsonville to Logan. Lane closures are in place on U.S. 33
Estimated Completion: November 7
U.S. 33 Sign Replacements
A sign replacement project is taking place on U.S. 33 between SR 682 and Rock Riffle Road. There will be intermittent shoulder closures.
Estimated Completion: November 30
SR 329 Culvert Replacement
A culvert replacement project is taking place on SR 329 between New England Road and SR 144. Traffic is being maintained with temporary signals.
Estimated Completion: October 30
Nelsonville Pedestrian Safety Project
A pedestrian safety project is taking place in the City of Nelsonville. Locations include Fayette Street, Jefferson Street, Watkins Street, and Chestnut Street. There will be periodic sidewalk and parking closures, typically one or two blocks at a time.
Estimated Completion: October 31
