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
- 9/11 service: The Nelsonville Fire Department will hold a 9/11 memorial service Wednesday starting at 8:46 a.m., when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Additional commemorations will be held at 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m. The event will be livestreamed without audio.
- Shoe collection: U4meme4U is collecting gently used shoes as a fundraiser for its annual Youth Camp. Shoes can be dropped off at Echoing Connections, 88 Columbus Rd., Athens, or contact a staff member for pickup.
- Audits released: The state auditor’s office released the audits for the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority, Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2022.
Traffic advisories
Athens
- 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.
Nelsonville
- Public Square: Public Square will be closed 8–11 a.m. for the Nelsonville Fire Department’s 9/11 memorial service.
Ohio Department of Transportation
- 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. 15.
- 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 (2): One lane closed between Mountain Bell Road and SR 7; traffic maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 1. One lane closed between Jewell Hollow Road and Bethany Ridge Road; traffic maintained with temporary signals. Expected completion: Nov. 15.
