South Whitewoman Street closure announced

Street will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning Jan. 6 for Conesville-Coshocton waterline installation under the Muskingum River.

Starting Jan. 6 for approximately 60 days, South Whitewoman Street will be closed at the intersection of South Whitewoman Street and Spitler Drive. Signage will be posted according to the above map.

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Published January 3, 2026 - 6:00 a.m.

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Starting Jan. 6 for approximately 60 days, South Whitewoman Street will be closed at the intersection of South Whitewoman Street and Spitler Drive.

This closure is necessary for the installation of the Conesville-Coshocton Waterline under the Muskingum River.

The only access to Spitler Driver will be via state Route 16. Drivers will be unable to access state Route 16 via South Whitewoman Street and unable to access South Whitewoman Street via state Route 16.

South Whitewoman Street will be closed just past the Roscoe Boutique Motel, 421 S. Whitewoman St. All access to South Whitewoman Street will be via West Chestnut Street. Signage will be placed at necessary points.

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