The following Ohio Department of Transportation 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 Road (Athens County) and Rocksprings Road (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 Road and Pleasant Hill Road.
- Pleasanton Road is closed through Nov. 20. Detour: Old U.S. 33 to Pleasant Hill Road.
- At Pleasanton Road, 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 Road (through Nov. 20).
- On the four-lane section between Pleasanton Road (Athens County) and Rocksprings Road (Meigs County), lane closures are in place in both directions (through Dec. 31).
Read more about the U.S. 33 Expansion project. Estimated 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: Nov. 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: Nov. 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: Oct. 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: Oct. 31.
Athens
Uptown Utility Relocation Project
Utility relocation and streetscape work underway on Carpenter and State Streets, between Congress Street and East State Street.
SR 682/SR 56 Intersection Improvements (Roundabout)
The project is located at the intersection of SR 682 and SR 56 (West Union Street). The project limits extend from the West Union Street bridge to the north, White’s Mill to the east, Go-Mart to the south, and Margaret’s Creek Bridge to the west. During construction, temporary traffic control will be managed with a traffic signal to ensure smooth flow and minimize disruptions. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout the entirety of the project. No detours necessary. Estimated completion: November.
Nelsonville
Rocky Boot Way closure
Rocky Boot Way will be closed and there will be no parking between Canal Street and the alley by the city pool starting 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 and will not reopen until 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The street is being closed to allow crews to replace a manhole. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.
