McKinley Avenue Extension/Stimson Avenue Roundabout Project - Construction Update

Freedom Construction Enterprises, Inc. will be working next week on the installation of lighting conduit and the installation of curb around the Stimson Avenue roundabout. Grading work will also continue.

The Stimson Avenue/Grant Street intersection is exp...

North Congress Area Sewerline Project - Construction Update

The project will replace the existing sanitary sewerline between North Congress Street and Mound Street, the length of the project extends from near 93 N. Congress to Ring Street. The project includes replacement of the existing sanitary sewerline, replac...

West Union Street Improvements Project - Construction Update

The Contractor will continue working next week between 12 West Union Street and 24 West Union Street. They will be working on concrete sidewalk removal and installation, and installing sections of brick sidewalk. The sidewalk in front of 18 West Union Str...

Traffic Signal at W. State St. and N. Lancaster Demolition

The City of Athens announces demolition on the traffic signal at W. State Street and N. Lancaster Street will begin on May 23rd in preparation for replacement with a new signal.  Until the new signal is complete, the intersection will function as...

Drive Carefully in Construction Zones

Athens Engineering and Public Works Department wants to remind motorist to use caution and drive carefully in construction zones. This summer motorists will encounter several work zones throughout the city.

Athens Art Outside The Box Call for Art "Putting the Graphic at the Traffic"

The Athens Municipal Arts Commission (AMAC) is seeking up to 10 art designs to be applied onto vinyl wraps to cover traffic control boxes in Athens, Ohio. This is a continuing part of The Essence of Athens, OH Traffic Signal Box Art Project.

AMAC encourage...

City of Athens Partnering with Service Line Warranties of America to Offer Voluntary Program

City of Athens residents are beginning to receive letters from the Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) in partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC). This is program that is available to all of our residents ). This is a voluntary program ...

McKinley Avenue Extension/Stimson Avenue Roundabout Project - Construction Update

Freedom Construction Enterprises, Inc. will be working next week on the installation of lighting conduit and the installation of curb around the Stimson Avenue roundabout. Grading work will also continue.

The Stimson Avenue/Grant Street intersection is exp...

North Congress Area Sewerline Project - Construction Update

The project will replace the existing sanitary sewerline between North Congress Street and Mound Street, the length of the project extends from near 93 N. Congress to Ring Street. The project includes replacement of the existing sanitary sewerline, replac...

West Union Street Improvements Project - Construction Update

The Contractor will continue working next week between 12 West Union Street and 24 West Union Street. They will be working on concrete sidewalk removal and installation, and installing sections of brick sidewalk. The sidewalk in front of 18 West Union Str...

City of Athens celebrates the 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 15th!

June 15th marks the 12th annual National Dump the Pump day! Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2017 National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation to take them where they need to go instead ...

Nominate Your Favorite Superhero for the Athena Award

Nominate Your Favorite Superhero for the Athena Award

Do you know a local Wonder Woman?

Or maybe you have a passing acquaintance with Superman.

The City of Athens is seeking names of local heroes who have have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life...

Traffic Signal at W. State St. and N. Lancaster Demolition

The City of Athens announces demolition on the traffic signal at W. State Street and N. Lancaster Street will begin on May 23rd in preparation for replacement with a new signal.  Until the new signal is complete, the intersection will function as...