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Students, locals advocate for safe crossing on Richland Avenue

Ohio University’s Student Senate passed Bill 2526-14 in March, urging the City of Athens to improve pedestrian safety on Richland Avenue. However, the city has taken little action to address the bill since its passage. In the bill, the Senate specifically referenced the portion of Richland next to Bentley...

Athens, OH · 16d
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SR 73/104 shut down in West Portsmouth for crash investigation

WEST PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — State Route 73/104 at Calverts Lane is closed until further notice Monday as crews investigate a crash, according to the Washington Township Fire Department. The Washington Township Fire Department, which serves the West Portsmouth area of Scioto County, asked drivers to seek an alternate route...

West Portsmouth, OH · 15d

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US 33 expansion in SE Ohio still set to finish in fall 2028, ODOT says

The Ohio Department of Transportation is still on track to finish its expansion of U.S. Route 33 in Athens and Meigs counties by fall 2028, despite record rainfall this year in southeast Ohio, an ODOT engineer told The Dispatch. The $274 million expansion, which started in 2025, will add two lanes to 25 miles of U.S. 33 in Athens and Meigs counties, making the route four lanes wide all the way from Columbus to the Ohio River. Truck traffic makes up a large portion of the vehicles on U.S. 33 from Athens to West Virginia, and the expansion will stop cars having to pass trucks on a two lane road and risking a head-on crash, Ashley Rittenhouse, ODOT District 10 public information officer, said in an email. ODOT also expects traffic to increase on U.S. 33 after the expansion as drivers are drawn to the new lanes and higher speed limits, Rittenhouse said. So far, construction crews in Meigs County have installed more than 40,000 feet of drainage, placed 7,500 tons of rock and completed 1 million cubic yards of excavation, Cary Betzing, ODOT District 10 construction engineer, told The Dispatch in an Oct. 16 email. In Athens County, crews

Athens County, OH · 20d

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Ohio Department of Transportation preparing snow and ice equipment for winter

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WCHS) — Temperatures are expected to cool down even more as winter weather is just around the corner. The Ohio Department of Transportation is making sure it's ready to clear roads when snow and ice arrive. Over the next few months, ODOT garages across the state will conduct snowplow truck inspections.

Ohio · 19d
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Ordinance approved, allowing APVs on Lawrence County, Ohio, roadways

IRONTON, Ohio (WCHS) — If you drive the backroads of Lawrence County, Ohio, you may soon be sharing them with all-purpose vehicles. County commissioners have unanimously approved an ordinance allowing the APVs on county roads. They hope the move will attract more visitors to the area and give the local economy a boost.

Lawrence County, OH · 22d

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Amesville Pedestrian Safety Project Wraps Up, ODOT Confirms New Sidewalks and Curb Work

The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that a pedestrian safety project in the Village of Amesville is complete, marking the latest in a string of walkability upgrades across Athens County. The agency's Southeastern Ohio District 10 shared the news as part of its ongoing push to make streets safer for people on foot.

Athens County, OH · 20d

WSAZ

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Road crews prepare for winter weather

Gallia County, OH · 19d

athensindependent.com

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Ongoing traffic week of: October 19, 2026

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...

Athens County, OH · 22d

WOWK 13 News

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APV drivers get new road access in Lawrence County

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) — All-purpose vehicles (APVs) can now be driven on Lawrence County roadways, according to the Lawrence County Commissioners. APVs include four-wheelers, ATV’s and golf carts, and now, three county commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday after continued advocacy from community members to open up the roadways for them. “For the […]

Lawrence County, OH · 22d

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The Forgotten Ohio Ghost Town Where An Old Railroad Tunnel Still Stands In The Woods

A gravel road in southeast Ohio narrowed until it felt like the trees were leaning in to see who was coming. At the end of it sat a quiet parking area, a creek, and a trail that looked like nothing special at first. Then a brick tunnel appeared in the...

Vinton County, OH · 10-07

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ODOT warns of ramp closures in Hocking County

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation said it's planning to close several ramps temporarily in Hocking County for repaving starting Thursday. The following ramp closures are planned and could be subject to change depending on the weather:. Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.:. SR 328 on ramp...

Hocking County, OH · 26d

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Ongoing traffic week of: October 12, 2026

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...

Athens County, OH · 27d

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Nightly closures planned for William S. Ritchie Jr. Bridge through October

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nightly closures are planned for a span linking Jackson County, West Virginia, to Meigs County, Ohio. The William S. Ritchie Jr. Bridge, which carries U.S. 33 across the Ohio River, is scheduled to shut down from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for deck work. Closures...

Meigs County, OH · 29d

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Nelsonville issues public reminder on street parking

The City of Nelsonville reminds residents that since September 24, 2026, the Nelsonville City Code Section 76.03, Continuous Parking in Same Location, has been amended to allow continuous on street parking of up to 72 hours. Code Section 76.03, Continuous Parking in Same Location. (A) No owner, agent, operator, or...

Nelsonville, OH · 28d

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The Hocking Valley Train Ride Through Nelsonville Rolls Through Fall Color You Can’t See From The Road

A hillside can look ordinary from the highway and suddenly become a tapestry of gold and crimson when you pass it by train. At Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, departing from 33 W Canal St in Nelsonville, Ohio, autumn rides offer a different way to experience the changing leaves, historic railcars, and quiet details of life in the Hocking Valley.

Nelsonville, OH · 29d

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Idle train blocks access to neighborhood

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - For four hours Thursday, people waited to leave or enter Lambro Lane in Green Township, Ohio. The people who live there say this happens multiple times a week. “It’s helplessness,” Jose Gonzalez told WSAZ. “I mean, you’re trapped”. “I’ve missed my...

Scioto County, OH · 10-10

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State Patrol Urges Seat Belt Usage

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio Law requires all motorists and juvenile passengers to fasten their seat belts. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Brian Hawkins explained the importance of wearing the standard safety device that has been built into every vehicle since 1968. “Obviously we encourage everyone in the vehicle to...

Ohio · 29d

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Traffic signal out at Water Street, Western Avenue in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A traffic signal at the intersection of Water Street and Western Avenue is out of service, and city crews are actively working on repairs, the City of Chillicothe said Friday. In a post on the city’s Facebook page, officials urged drivers to use caution when approaching...

Chillicothe, OH · 10-09

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Township Road 221 to close for guardrail repairs

Drivers in McArthur Township should be aware of a road closure planned for this week. Township Road 221 will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, October 13, while crews from the Logan County Highway Department repair the guardrail on Bridge 221-0.36. The closure will be between Township Road 99...

Mcarthur, OH · 29d