Freedom Construction Enterprises, Incorporated, the Contractor for the US 33 & East State Street Project, is expected to finish the asphalt patching on Monday, March 5.
The Contractor is also expected to start layout and clearing activities the week of March 5 for the installation of the sidewalk between East Park Drive and Lowe's.
The US 33 & East State Street Project includes improvements to 2.96 miles of East State Street by adding an additional left turn lane, new sidewalk along the south side of the street (East Park Drive to Lowe's), signal improvements, milling and resurfacing, pavement joint repair, pavement marking improvements, and US 33 lighting improvements. The US 33 ramp improvements include adding an additional right turn lane onto East State Street, and an additional receiving lane on US 33. An exhibit of the project area can be viewed on the City's website.
Regular project updates will be posted on the City's website: www.ci.athens.oh.us.