Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information.
General announcements
- Polling place changes: The Athens County Board of Elections has announced the following changes to polling locations for the Nov. 5 general election:
- Nelsonville precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 will vote at the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St. (formerly Fruth Pharmacy).
- Rome Township voters will cast ballots at Federal Hocking Middle School, 8461 SR 144, Stewart.
- Last chance for mums: Wednesday, Aug. 28, is the last day to order mums from the Athens County Humane Society. All proceeds benefit the society’s spay/neuter programs. Order online or pick up forms at Friendly Paws on East State Street, the Import House on North Court Street, or at Buckley Brothers in The Plains.
Traffic advisories
Athens
- Union Street: Restricted to one lane between Congress and Court streets 7 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6 for construction at 63 S. Court St. The sidewalk also will be closed, but businesses on the construction side of the street will remain accessible. For more information, call the Service-Safety Office at 740-592-3340.
- Annual street paving: Paving begins this week, starting with Lorene Avenue, Marietta Avenue, Medical Center Drive and Tulane Road; depending on progress, work at University Estates may begin this week as well. See the city’s announcement for other areas to be paved.
- West Union Street: Two-way traffic is open from the bridge at SR 682 to Jefferson Street and from Shafer Street to Hospital Drive. Herrold Avenue also is two-way. Jefferson Street to Hospital Drive is one way eastbound (towards Uptown), with work extending past the gas station to Seaman’s. Business entrances will experience temporary closures. Direct questions or concerns to the Engineering and Public Works Department at 740-593-7636.
- Swett Hollow Road (CR 94): Mowing
- Big Bailey Run Road (CR 29): Grading
- Big Run Road (CR 85): Mowing. Also, bridge repair: Closed at Featherstone Road (Rome Twp. 192) beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, for work on the bridge. Work is expected to end on Thursday.
- Featherstone Road (Rome Twp. 192): Bridge repair. Closed at the intersection with Big Run Road (CR 85) for approximately 6 weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 26.
- Long Run Road (CR 25): Landslide repair just north of the intersection with Fossil Rock Road (CR 42) began Aug. 6 and will last approximately 45 days. The road is closed at the work location.
Ohio Department of Transportation
- U.S. 50 resurfacing: Lane closures from Della Drive to River Road; periodic ramp closures. Expected completion: Aug. 30.
- US. 33 bridge repair: Began Aug. 19. Between State Street and Johnson Road (CR 7). One westbound lane will be closed. Expected completion: Aug. 30.
- Trimble Twp. 313: Road closures will be in place for the resurfacing and culvert maintenance project through the Wallace O’Dowd Wildlife Area. Expected completion: Sept. 1.
- SR 690 landslide repair: Between Dutch Creek Road (CR 34) and SR 550. One-lane traffic will be maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 1.
- Albany traffic signal replacement: U.S. 50 at Washington Road/Meadowbrook Road in Albany. Short-term lane closures with flaggers. Expected completion: Nov. 1.
- SR 144 slope stabilization: One lane closed between Mountain Bell Road and SR 7; traffic maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 1.
