Major Construction Street Closures

Elm Street

The contractor has started work on the grant project to extend sidewalks to U.S. 31. Please watch for crews working adjacent to the roadway, and watch for temporary lane closures, as needed.

ATRIP, TAP and other projects that will impact streets (estimated start dates)

The City of Athens coordinates with the Alabama Department of Transportation on these projects, and the dates are subject to change
  • Elm Street Sidewalk - Work is underway.
  • Vine Street Area Drainage Project - City held a pre-bid meeting on May 18; bid opening scheduled for May 30; once a contractor is chosen, project will get scheduled; plan to start in early summer.

Street closures for events

The following events will require street closures:

Temporary Street Closures

Reported closures listed here:
  • Water Services project on South Marion will start Tuesday, May 2; will be between South and Green streets; do not anticipate having to close road, but watch for work crews; project will take 2 to 3 week.
  • Contractor update on Hobbs & Lucas Ferry: will start milling W Hobbs June 6: pave rest of Lucas Ferry June 6: expect projects to be completed by June 17