Good morning, Pike County. Orange barrels and detour signs have become Pike County's unofficial summer mascots this season. Starting July 29th, Chillicothe streets begin their major facelift with the 2025 milling and paving program kicking off on Yaples Orchard Drive. Meanwhile, SR 220 sits closed for a month-long bridge replacement, and Belleview Avenue will shut down to through traffic on July 30th, affecting cemetery access. The transportation transformation seems to touch nearly every corner of the county.
As construction heats up, so does the weather forecast. Fortunately, Scioto County has opened multiple cooling stations to provide refuge from the sweltering temperatures. From the Salvation Army in Portsmouth to the New Boston Community Center, residents have several options to beat the heat throughout the week. These climate-controlled havens offer welcome respite as we navigate both the summer temperatures and the maze of road closures reshaping our daily commutes.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚧 Chillicothe streets face major overhaul starting July 29th. The city's 2025 milling and paving program will begin on Yaples Orchard Drive, with eight additional streets scheduled for improvements throughout the season. Residents should watch for "No Parking" signs and expect brief delays, though home access will be maintained. Additionally, water line work will close Belleview Avenue to through traffic on July 30th, affecting Grandview Cemetery and Brookside Road. City officials encourage residents with questions to contact the Engineering Department or Utilities Department directly.
🌡️ Scioto County opens cooling stations as extreme heat persists. Multiple locations across Portsmouth and New Boston will provide relief from high temperatures this week. The Salvation Army in Portsmouth will operate Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closing briefly for lunch. The Counseling Center Drop-In Center offers cooling every weekday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Boston Community Center will be available Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m.
🚧 Pike County road projects bring multiple closures and detours. The Ohio Department of Transportation has several major construction projects underway affecting highways throughout the area. State Route 220 is currently closed between SR 552 and Pleasant Hill Road for a 30-day bridge replacement project. Meanwhile, intersection improvements continue at SR 32 and SR 335, with at least one lane maintained in both directions. County Road 9 (Grassy Fork Road) remains closed for a 60-day bridge replacement, and US 23 is undergoing resurfacing with lane restrictions in place. All projects are expected to be completed between Summer and Fall 2025.
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