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Road Closure on County Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road), in Reader, Extended to Friday, February 28, 2025

Road Closure Notice: County Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road) Reader

County Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road) in Reader will experience a continued road closure at milepost 5.98 to accommodate ongoing slip repair operations. While flaggers will be on-site to manage local access, the roadway is closed to through traffic during active construction hours, and motorists are required to utilize designated alternative routes.

Road Closure Details and Schedule
DetailInformation
LocationCounty Route 40 (Ashland Ridge Road) at milepost 5.98, Reader
DatesThrough Friday, February 28, 2025
Daily Closure Hours7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Traffic ImpactFull road closure during working hours; traffic managed by flaggers. Motorists must use an alternate route.
Project ScopeSlip repair

Designated Alternate Routes

To safely bypass the closure zone, motorists should plan their detours using the following routes:

  • 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 conditions or unforeseen operational circumstances could alter the project timeline and active daily work schedule.

Contact Name
WVDOT Communications