The City of Nelsonville announces that Pleasantview Avenue has been closed from Fort Street to Woodlane Drive, until further notice.  The roadway has been closed due a large tree and electrical lines being knocked down by a thunderstorm.  Nelsonville and American Electric Power crews are on the working to remove the debris.  Officials estimate that it could take 4 to 6 hours to reopen the roadway.

Please avoid this area and follow the directions of public safety crews on scene.