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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1967
Page
5
After a decade of discussion and multiple proposed routes Athens moves toward a bypass with a May 8 public hearing. Division Highway Chief John W. Dowler notes the long road from past plans under four state highway directors and three division engineers.
A detailed timeline tracks Athens traffic bypass efforts from 1956 hearings to 1962 public meetings. The eastern route favored for greater traffic relief faced university and local opposition, while the western path along Route 682 promised lower costs. Economics and right of way influenced state choice, with future Route 50 bypass expected separately.
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