The City of Athens Engineering & Public Works Department has contracted with York Paving Company, Inc. to complete the 2013 Street Improvements, which will include milling, paving, and crack sealing. Pavement milling is the removal of section of old pavement with a grinder in order to ensure new pavement is placed at the proper elevation. The city-wide crack sealing will be complete by the end of the day Friday, August 2nd.
The milling and paving schedule for the week of August 5th is as follows:
Street/Area
Meadow Lane from Lincoln to loop: Milling - Aug 5 & 6 Paving - Aug 7 (& Aug 8 if not complete on 7th)
Hope Drive from E. State to end: Milling - Aug 5 & 6 Paving - Aug 8
Greenbrier from Richland to end: Paving - Aug 7
Elliot Street parking lot: Paving - Aug 8
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 area. Parking on the street will not be allowed during the scheduled work.
Direct questions to the Engineering and Public Works Department at 593-7636.