TRAFFIC ADVISORY RECORD: Temporary Daytime Closure Implemented on Jackson County Route 21/37 (Dog Fork Road) for Culvert Replacement
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) advised motorists of a temporary daytime roadway closure on Jackson County Route 21/37 (Dog Fork Road). Maintenance crews established a localized work zone to perform a critical culvert pipe replacement. This maintenance operation was required to optimize storm water drainage, preserve the structural integrity of the subgrade, and prevent shoulder erosion along the rural secondary corridor.
To ensure the safety of ground crews and expedite the trenching and pipe installation processes, the roadway was temporarily closed to all standard through-traffic. On-site flagging personnel were deployed to manage the perimeter and safely facilitate authorized local transit.
Project Logistics & Operational Matrix
The project was executed within a single daylight shift to minimize long-term disruptions for local residents and commuters. The core parameters of the maintenance operation are detailed below:
| Operational Parameter | Project Framework Details |
|---|---|
| Designated Corridor | Jackson County Route 21/37 (Dog Fork Road) |
| Work Zone Location | Immediate vicinity of Milepost 1.548 |
| Execution Date | Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
| Active Work Hours | 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Daytime shift) |
| Roadway Status | Closed to through-traffic during active construction windows |
| Traffic Control Method | Stationed flagging personnel managing localized access points |
Commuter Directives and Safety Protocols
Because open-cut culvert replacements require deep excavations across the travel lane, the WVDOH reinforced the following traffic guidelines during active operations:
- Transit and School Bus Accommodations: Strategic provisions were made throughout the shift to ensure county school buses and scheduled essential transit vehicles were safely accommodated and cleared through the construction zone without major delays.
- Flagger Compliance: Local residents permitted inside the closure boundaries were instructed to strictly obey all hand signals and stop paddles from active flagging personnel to avoid shifting heavy equipment hazards.
- Pre-Commute Planning: Motorists were advised to proactively adjust their departure schedules, look for alternative secondary routes, and allow extra travel time to safely bypass the Dog Fork Road utility sector.
Operational Notice: Heavy civil maintenance projects and open-cut utility installations remain highly sensitive to environmental factors. Severe unseasonal weather, freezing precipitation, or unforeseen subgrade structural discoveries can prompt project managers to dynamically alter or extend active construction windows.
Accessibility Statement:
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