Traffic Announcement

Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane closed Aug. 10–Sept. 10, 2026

The City of Athens announces that Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane will be closed to traffic starting August 10 through September 10, 2026 for ongoing work on the City Sewer Improvements Project. There will be no emergency or thru traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The City apologizes for any inconvenience. 

The detour route can be found on the Updated Summer Construction Map available on the City of Athens website. Please follow the link to access this map. 

Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works Department, 740-593-7636. 

Thank you.