The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) issued a traffic advisory for motorists traveling along the Interstate 79 (I-79) corridor in the Harrison County region. To safely accommodate essential mainline roadway repairs and asphalt stabilization, crews established temporary, synchronized daytime lane closures impacting both northbound and southbound travel lanes.
The targeted maintenance zone spans an eight-mile logistics segment between milepost 117 (WV 58 / Anmoore exit) and milepost 125 (WV 131 / Saltwell Road exit), moving past the high-volume US 50 and Meadowbrook Road interchanges. High-intensity work zones will throttle traffic down to a single open travel lane, requiring extra caution from commuters.
Project Schedule and Multi-Lane Restrictions
To minimize peak overnight freight disruptions, operations are structured as twelve-hour daytime shifts. Motorists should review the operational parameters detailed in the ledger below:
| Operational Parameter | Project Framework Details |
|---|---|
| Designated Corridor | Interstate 79 (I-79) — Northbound and Southbound Directions |
| Work Zone Limits | Milepost 117.0 to Milepost 125.0 (Anmoore through Saltwell Road Corridors) |
| Active Project Calendar | Wednesday, January 21, 2026, through Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Daily Shift Windows | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Daytime operational frames) |
| Lane Configuration | Single lane restriction (One travel lane maintained open in each direction) |
| Primary Objective | Mainline surface rehabilitation, pavement leveling, and structural roadway repair |
Commuter Directives and Work Zone Safety Protocols
Because interstate traffic is compressed into a single shared lane through an active eight-mile repair sector, the WVDOH requests defensive driving practices and cooperation to protect civil ground crews and equipment operators:
Critical Commuter Note: Expect localized travel delays along the Harrison County I-79 corridor during active staging windows. Motorists are strongly urged to plan their routes ahead of time, monitor live digital navigation feeds, and allow substantial additional time for their daily morning and evening commutes.
- Reduce Travel Speed: Speed margins may be dynamically adjusted through the lane taper zones. Slow down immediately upon noticing flashing electronic arrow boards, warning barrels, or support vehicles.
- Eliminate Distractions: Keep hands on the wheel and focus entirely on the roadway. Eradicate all mobile device usage or interior distractions while navigating the single-lane bottlenecks.
- Schedule Contingencies: Motorists are reminded that sudden winter weather shifts, unseasonable precipitation, or unexpected mechanical field discoveries can cause project supervisors to adapt, pause, or extend the active maintenance calendar.
Accessibility Statement:
The West Virginia Department of Transportation will, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in our services, programs, and activities. Please contact us at (304) 558-3931. Persons with hearing or speech impairments can reach all state agencies by calling (800) 982-8772 (voice to TDD) or (800) 982-8771 (TDD to voice), toll free.
