WVDOH Authorizes 21 Construction Contracts Led by Major Buffalo Bridge Intersection Realignment
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has finalized the award of 21 construction and infrastructure development contracts following a statewide competitive bidding cycle. Anchoring this strategic capital investment is a highly anticipated $6.3 million intersection reconfiguration at the Buffalo Bridge, designed to dramatically optimize safety and freight logistics in the region.
Bear Contracting LLC was awarded the flagship $6,342,419.45 contract to completely realign the high-traffic junction of WV 869 and WV 817 (Old US 35). This engineering initiative eliminates an outdated, accident-prone traffic pattern, establishing a streamlined, continuous trajectory for motorists transitioning off the newly modernized four-lane upgrade of US 35 directly onto the Buffalo Bridge footprint.
Master Ledger of Approved Contract Awards
The project awards from the competitive letting span several core civil classifications, ranging from high-capacity municipal traffic signal synchronization networks to extensive regional asphalt resurfacing programs:
| County | Route / Project Location | Structural Scope of Work | Approved Contractor | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam / Mason | WV 869 & WV 817 (At Buffalo Bridge) | Intersection Realignment & Corridor Safety Optimization | Bear Contracting LLC | $6,342,419.45 |
| Ohio | US 40 (National Road) (Wheeling Corridor) | Comprehensive Traffic Signal Network Installation | Pritchard Signal & Light Co. | $6,802,223.85 |
| Kanawha | Charleston Metro System | Interstate Corridor Signage Renovation & Overhaul | PDK Construction Inc. | $5,295,946.10 |
| Kanawha | Steven Wayne Smith Bridge | Southbound Bridge Structure Rehabilitation | Triton Construction Inc. | $3,456,800.00 |
| Logan | U.S. Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate Bridge | Structural Expansion Joint Replacement | Advanced Painting & Contracting | $793,609.62 |
| Greenbrier | US Route 60 (Harts Run to White Sulphur Springs) | Mainline Asphalt Paving & Roadway Leveling | West Virginia Paving Inc. | $2,901,931.19 |
| Monongalia | Dunkard Avenue Corridor | Pavement Rehabilitation & Resurfacing | Anderson Excavating Inc. | $2,869,182.88 |
| Preston | Flat Rock Road | Asphalt Resurfacing & Infrastructure Optimization | Anderson Excavating Inc. | $1,480,749.78 |
| Nicholas | US 19 / Summersville Grid | Municipal Traffic Signalization & System Integration | Davis H. Elliot Construction Co. | $1,355,430.00 |
| Harrison | Meadowbrook Road (Clarksburg Zone) | Modern Traffic Signal System Installation | Davis H. Elliot Construction Co. | $1,315,000.00 |
| Morgan | US Route 522 (Luther Michael to Mesner Road) | Mainline Asphalt Paving & Core Optimization | C. William Hetzer Inc. | $1,094,503.55 |
| Nicholas | WV Route 20 (Lowland Road Segment) | Asphalt Pavement Preservation & Levelling | West Virginia Paving Inc. | $1,046,978.18 |
| Hardy | WV Route 259 | Asphalt Pavement Overlays & Rehabilitation | West Virginia Paving Inc. | $999,129.40 |
| Berkeley | US Route 11 (Berkeley Station to Hainesville) | Pavement Maintenance & Overlay Program | C. William Hetzer Inc. | $955,331.90 |
| Mineral | US Route 46 (Georges Run to Fort Ashby) | Asphalt Resurfacing & Shoulder Improvements | Belt Paving Inc. | $859,952.20 |
| Pocahontas | US Route 219 (Locust Creek to Hillsboro) | Mainline Asphalt Paving & Structural Leveling | West Virginia Paving Inc. | $750,286.98 |
| Harrison | Dublin Bridge Corridor | Bridge Approach Paving & Resurfacing Works | Advanced Painting & Contracting | $626,173.40 |
| Mineral | Veterans Memorial Highway | Asphalt Resurfacing & Base Upgrades | Belt Paving Inc. | $446,759.55 |
| Kanawha | Thorofare Road | Hydrological Culvert Repair & Structural Realignment | Tempo Construction LLC | $386,717.00 |
| Logan | Pine Creek Road | Embankment Stabilization & Hillside Slip Repair | Hinkle Environmental Services LLC | $354,405.83 |
| Randolph | US Route 219 | Targeted Traffic Signal Hardware Installation | Davis H. Elliot Construction Co. | $96,168.35 |
Project Categories and Tactical Infrastructure Goals
1. High-Capacity Mobility & Traffic Flow Overhauls
- US 40 (National Road) Signalization (Ohio County): This expansive $6.8 million initiative in Wheeling targets the systematic modernization of traffic control technologies along National Road, reducing travel times and optimizing urban pedestrian safety.
- Charleston Interstate Signage Renovation (Kanawha County): At a cost of $5.29 million, this project will completely upgrade overhead guide structures and retroreflective navigational systems throughout the Charleston metro area to lower interstate collision frequencies.
2. Dedicated Bridge Preservation and Lifespan Extension
- Steven Wayne Smith Memorial Bridge (Kanawha County): Triton Construction Inc. will execute a comprehensive $3.45 million structural rehabilitation on the southbound lanes of this heavily traveled crossing to sustain heavy commercial vehicle freight.
- U.S. Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate Memorial Bridge (Logan County): Advanced Painting & Contracting LLC is deploying field crews to perform high-grade expansion joint removals and replacements, reinforcing structural mechanics and preventing environmental decay.
WVDOH Procurement Evaluation Framework
Before final execution of public construction awards, WVDOH analytical teams rigorously evaluate low bids against internal, data-driven WVDOH Engineer's Estimates.
In instances where a contractor's submittal stands above the internal baseline projection, state managers balance localized infrastructure demand, the immediate consequences of project postponement, alternative funding pools, and unique market-driven variables affecting materials supply chains.
The Contract Letting Process: When an infrastructure asset is slated for external contractor construction, the WVDOH handles procurement through a centralized, highly structured letting system. Hosted once or twice per month via the Contract Administration Division, lettings offer regional firms a transparent mechanism to inspect engineering briefs and upload bids concurrently. Submissions are processed digitally via the Bid Express platform at www.bidx.com, requiring active contractor verification before project eligibility is unlocked.
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