TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Daytime Lane Closure Scheduled on WV 2 in Glen Dale for Aerial Utility Staging
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) advises motorists and local commuters to anticipate localized traffic modifications on a portion of WV Route 2 within the municipality of Glen Dale. Crews will implement a temporary daytime lane closure to safely facilitate specialized aerial line installation and utility utility rigging operations.
To accommodate utility vehicles and bucket trucks adjacent to the overhead lines, the northbound slow lane will be restricted during designated daytime hours. Certified ground flaggers will be stationed at both ends of the work zone to manage alternating traffic flow and maintain regional corridor access.
Project Schedule & Traffic Management Matrix
The temporary utility restriction is structured as a daytime operation to minimize peak overnight commuter disruptions. Motorists should review the core execution parameters below:
| Operational Parameter | Project Framework Details |
|---|---|
| Affected Corridor | WV Route 2 — Glen Dale Corridor |
| Work Zone Limits | Segment bounded between First Street and Second Street |
| Active Dates | Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
| Daily Shift Windows | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Daytime shifts only; lane reopened outside these hours) |
| Lane Configuration | Northbound slow lane closed (Traffic restricted to a single open travel lane) |
| Traffic Control Method | Active flagger teams managing alternating multi-directional traffic flow |
Commuter Directives & Work Zone Safety Protocol
Because traffic will be reduced to a single shared lane through the utility deployment zone, the WVDOH requests extra cooperation from the motoring public to protect utility contractors and active flagger teams:
Critical Commuter Note: Expect intermittent travel delays through downtown Glen Dale during active shift hours. Motorists are strongly urged to reduce travel speeds immediately upon approaching the work zone taper, eliminate all mobile device distractions, and allow extra time to safely clear the flagger queue.
- Flagger Compliance: Motorists must follow all hand signals and paddle directives provided by on-site flaggers. Do not pull forward until explicitly instructed that the opposing lane sequence has cleared the single-lane bottleneck.
- Operational Schedules: Please note that sudden inclement weather, heavy winter precipitation, or unexpected field equipment issues may cause project supervisors to modify, delay, or extend the active construction 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.
