Background
US 35 is a proposed 4-lane facility from Henderson in Mason County to I-64 in Putnam County. The total length (Ohio to I-64) is approximately 34 miles (18 in Mason County; 16 in Putnam County)
This road is designated as part of National Network for motor carriers by Surface Transportation Assistance Act(1982).
In 1989, USDOT Appropriations Act funded a feasibility study for area transportation improvements. The US 35 corridor was recommended by WVDOH for improvement.
US 35 is designated as part of National Highway System by NHS Act (1995).
Improvement of US 35 corridor was identified as priority by Charleston Metropolitan Planning Organization, Region II Planning and Development Council, Federal, State and local officials.
The Federal Record of Decision was received June 27, 2000.
Funding
Estimated total cost of corridor: $700 million
Expended/Committed to date: $453 million
Estimated remaining cost of corridor: $250 million
See Maps for Project Status