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Road Closure on County Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road), in Reader, Extended to Friday, February 21, 2025

County Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road) in Reader will be closed at milepost 5.98 to allow crews to perform essential slip repair operations. Although traffic will be actively monitored by flaggers, motorists are advised that through traffic cannot pass and must utilize designated alternative routes during active work hours.

Road Closure Details and Schedule
DetailInformation
LocationCounty Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road) at milepost 5.98, Reader
DatesThrough Friday, February 21, 2025
Daily Closure Hours7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Traffic ImpactRoad closed during day; traffic maintained by flaggers. Motorists must use alternate routes.
Project ScopeSlip repair

Designated Alternate Routes

To bypass the work zone smoothly, motorists should plan their detours using the following adjustments:

  • West of Construction: Use County Route 40 (Money Run Road).
  • East of Construction: Use County Route 17 (Barker Run Road) or County Route 52 (McKimmie Ridge Road).

Note: Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule and daily operations.

Contact Name
WVDOT Communications