Appalachian Community Grant Program Construction to Begin on March 16th

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CHILLICOTHE, OH – Safety Service Director Jeff Carman announces that construction associated with the Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) will begin Monday, March 16, 2026.

Work will require closing the southbound lanes of Yoctangee Parkway between Arch Street and
Chestnut Street, including the intersections of Mill and Park Streets. Northbound traffic on Yoctangee
Parkway will remain open but will be reduced to one lane through the construction zone.

The closures will remain in place throughout the duration of construction for the roundabout. Motorists
traveling southbound between Arch Street and Chestnut Street on Yoctangee Parkway should detour via
High Street.

Residents and businesses within the affected area will retain access to their properties through
alleyways and rear entrances.

Advisory for Motorists

Please use caution while crews are at work. Motorists wishing to enter Yoctangee Park should use the
Paint Street & Water Street entrance.

For additional questions, please contact the Service Department at 740.773.2700 or by email at
Service.Department@chillicotheoh.gov