Good morning, Jackson County. Brace yourself for some earth-shattering changes coming to U.S. Route 33. Starting next month, explosives will literally reshape the landscape as ODOT begins rock blasting operations to expand the two-lane highway into four lanes. The ambitious project, scheduled through 2028, will require rolling roadblocks to keep motorists safe from flying debris – a small inconvenience for what promises to be a smoother commute in the future.
In transportation news of a more urgent nature, a motorcyclist is recovering after being airlifted following a collision on State Route 555, thankfully remaining alert throughout the ordeal. Meanwhile, Scioto County drivers should prepare for a maze of October road closures and lane restrictions, with multiple projects affecting everything from Clinton Furnace Road to streets throughout Sciotoville. Mark your calendars for October 15 if you'd like to learn more about the Route 33 blasting operations at the Athens County ODOT Garage.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚧 Explosives to reshape U.S. Route 33 starting next month. The Ohio Department of Transportation project will expand the two-lane highway to four lanes between Athens and Darwin and Five Points and Ravenswood. Rock blasting operations beginning in October will require rolling roadblocks for public safety throughout most of the project timeline. The expansion, which began this summer, is expected to be completed by 2028. A public meeting about blasting operations will be held October 15 at the Athens County ODOT Garage.
🏍️ Motorcyclist survives car crash, airlifted while "alert and responsive." The collision occurred on State Route 555 in Little Hocking, Ohio, prompting emergency response from multiple agencies. Ohio State Highway Patrol reported one person was entrapped following the motorcycle-car accident. The injured motorcyclist was transported by helicopter to a hospital, with officials noting he remained conscious throughout the ordeal. The roadway was temporarily closed to facilitate the helicopter landing but has since reopened to traffic.
🚧 Scioto County roadwork schedule disrupts traffic patterns for mid-October. The Engineer's office announced lane restrictions on several roads including Junior Furnace-Powellsville Road, Cook Road, and Henley Comstock Road due to slips and bridge work. Complete closures affect Clinton Furnace Road and Feurt Hill Road until further notice. Contractors will be milling and paving multiple streets in Sciotoville and New Boston from October 13-17, with additional drag patching and cold mix paving scheduled throughout the county. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers during most projects.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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