The City of Athens Engineering & Public Works Department has contracted with Nuko Paving, Inc. to complete the 2015 Street Improvements, which will include milling, paving, and crack sealing.
Pavement milling is the removal of sections of old pavement with a grinder in order to ensure new pavement is placed at the proper elevation.
The milling/paving schedule is as follows:
E. State Street from Stimson to Evans: Milling complete/Paving August 14
Sunnyside from Lloyd to S. Shannon: Milling complete/Paving August 15
Maplewood from S. Shannon to Wallace: Milling complete/Paving August 15
Cheesebarn Alley from Elliot to Stimson : Milling August 12/Paving August 17
Troy from Columbia to Garfield: Milling N/A/Paving August 18
N. Congress from W. Carpenter to Ring: Milling August 13/Paving August 17
Brown from N. Shafer to Walker: Milling August 13/Paving August 18
Elizabeth from Second to West Hills: Milling and Paving August 20
Garfield from Troy to Highland: Milling N/A/Paving August 19
Old Peach Ridge from Columbia to end: Milling and Paving August 21
This schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
One lane traffic will be maintained, however, motorists are encouraged to avoid the work areas. Additionally, Elizabeth, Brown, and Troy may have brief closures during the scheduled work. Parking on the street will not be allowed during the scheduled work. On street parking will be removed 24 hours in advance of work days.
Direct questions to the Engineering and Public Works Department at 593-7636.