The Athens Township Trustees have been advised by American Electric Power (AEP) that they will be doing electrical pole work near 8950 Lavelle Road, Athens Township Road 12 on July 12, 13 and 14, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM each day. AEP will be setting new electric poles and performing some underground work. AEP will attempt to maintain traffic during these times but for public and AEP crew safety they may need to close the roadway to all traffic.  AEP will have the area marked with signs and flaggers.  Please avoid this area.