2021 Releases

West Virginia Division of Highways continues work on Beckley intersection
12/27/2021
Work should be complete next year on a West Virginia Division of Highways project to correct an awkward intersection in Beckley....read more

Massive I-70 bridge project making good progress, WVDOH announces
12/22/2021
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West Virginia Department of Transportation announces progress on new Bluefield bus transfer station
12/22/2021
A new bus transfer station in Bluefield is scheduled to open in the first half of 2022, the West Virginia Department of Transportation announced....read more

WVDOH to open new St. Albans entrance and exit ramps on Thursday as part of I-64 widening project
12/22/2021
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Gov. Jim Justice, WVDOH announce District 4 highway projects
12/17/2021
A project to replace a Harrison County bridge and construction of a Harrison County walking trail are among the highway contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways in December....read more

Re-Opening of I-70 Eastbound Exit 1A Beginning Tuesday, December 21
12/16/2021
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Single Lane Route 40 Closures Beginning Friday, December 17
12/16/2021
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Changing Traffic Patterns on I-70 EB Beginning Wednesday, December 22
12/16/2021
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West Virginia Division of Highways awards five bridge projects
12/16/2021
Replacement of four aging Roane County bridges and the rehabilitation of a bridge in Fayette County are among several construction contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021....read more

West Virginia Department of Transportation remembers those lost on the Silver Bridge
12/16/2021
The West Virginia Department of Transportation remembers the 46 people killed in the December 15, 1967, collapse of the Silver Bridge in Mason County. The bridge connected Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Gallipolis, Ohio....read more

Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston featured on WVDOT podcast
12/16/2021
West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., is featured guest on “West Virginia on the DOT,” the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s weekly podcast....read more

Give the Gift of Holiday Safety
12/15/2021
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EZPass Discount Program: Turnpike Reminds Drivers to Renew
12/14/2021
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Department of Transportation hired 638 in 2021
12/13/2021
Hundreds of transportation workers were hired in 2021 because of aggressive recruiting by the West Virginia Department of Transportation. ...read more

Lane Closure on I-70 Eastbound at Milepost 5.23 Beginning Wednesday, December 15
12/10/2021
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WVDOH responds to morning snowstorm
12/09/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways road crews have been working hard to clear interstates and highways after an early morning snowstorm swept through West Virginia on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021....read more

Closure on I-70 Westbound On-Ramp from Main Street Beginning Monday, December 13
12/09/2021
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WVDOH accepts bids for 12 projects, including aging Ohio County bridge
12/07/2021
Replacing an aging Ohio County bridge is among 12 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021....read more

Pavement repairs on Interstate 64 near St. Albans are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights
12/07/2021
Weather permitting, contractors will complete pavement repairs on Interstate 64 just west of the St. Albans interchange during the nights of Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, and Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021....read more

Turnpike traffic up 30 percent Thanksgiving week as out-of-state travelers experience the beauty of West Virginia
11/29/2021
Traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike was up nearly 30 percent during the week of Thanksgiving as out-of-state travelers experienced the state’s beauty and hospitality....read more

Division of Highways declares war on rust to prolong the life of equipment
11/23/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways is prolonging the life of its equipment and saving money by undercoating state vehicles....read more

Beckley Widening Project opens in time for holiday traffic
11/23/2021
A six-lane upgrade to the West Virginia Turnpike near Beckley is open in time for the Thanksgiving holiday....read more

Division of Highways awards contract for historic Hampshire County bridge
11/23/2021
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Highways announced a contract for $7,166,000 to rehabilitate the historic Capon Bridge in Hampshire County....read more

Gov. Justice, Division of Highways announce widening project on WV 2
11/23/2021
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Highways announced a contract for $27,460,293.38 to widen a section of WV 2 near Parkersburg....read more

Six bridge replacements among 19 projects awarded by Division of Highways
11/23/2021
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Highways announced construction projects to replace six bridges around the state of West Virginia....read more

Division of Highways saving money by painting own equipment
11/18/2021
The West Virginia Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways is saving taxpayers money with a new facility in Buckhannon that lets DOH paint its own heavy equipment....read more

Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving
11/18/2021
Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving....read more

Division of Highways expands Equipment Training Academy
11/18/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways has expanded its Equipment Training Academy in Buckhannon to include a brand-new classroom in Parkersburg....read more

Corridor H Detour Goes Into Effect Monday, Nov. 15, 2021
11/12/2021
Corridor H (US 219, US 48) will be closed between Kerens and Elkins beginning Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, to allow for reconstruction of the Pearcy Bridge system in Randolph County....read more

I-79 Welcome Center Closed for Repairs
11/12/2021
The Interstate 79 welcome center just south of the Pennsylvania state line is temporarily closed for repairs to the water system....read more

Deadline Approaching for Public Comments on STIP Amendments
11/10/2021
The West Virginia Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review amendments made to the WVDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP....read more

WVDOH Accepts Bids for 20 Projects, Includes New Bridge on Corridor H
11/09/2021
A massive bridge to be built over the Cheat River near Parsons is among 20 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021....read more

Overnight I-70 Westbound Lane Closures near Exit 5
10/29/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Friday, October 29, 2021 alternating single lane closures will be...read more

WVDOT recruiting efforts pay off with 326 hired this year
10/29/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways District 3 Engineer Justin Smith, P.E., needed to hire about 30 transportation workers....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 10/25/2021
10/29/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of October 25, 2021....read more

WVDOH awards MacCorkle Avenue construction project
10/28/2021
WVDOH announced the award of a contract for $10,036,333.91 to completely rebuild a section of MacCorkle Avenue, as part of longstanding plans to upgrade MacCorkle Avenue through the Kanawha City area of Charleston....read more

Before You Celebrate with the Ghouls and Goblins, Plan for a Sober Ride
10/27/2021
Halloween is a beloved holiday tradition in America, with millions of people, young and old, working on their best costumes and gearing up for a night of candy and festivities....read more

Snowplow Drivers Gearing Up For Winter: WVDOH Hiring Statewide
10/26/2021
It’s still October, but West Virginia Division of Highways is thinking ahead to keep drivers safe in snow and ice....read more

I-64 Kilgore Creek and Lee Creek Project Timeline Revision
10/25/2021
With heavy rains expected over the next several days, West Virginia Division of Highways has announced a schedule revision to work requiring a concrete pour on Interstate 64 bridges over Kilgore Creek and Lee Creek....read more

Repair Work, Reseeding Complete on Massive Mason County Slide
10/22/2021
All road and landscape work is complete on a massive slide that closed part of WV 2 in northern Mason County in July....read more

National School Bus Safety Awareness Week
10/21/2021
For twenty-three million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus....read more

In the Driver’s Seat: Parents Are the Key to Teen Driving Success
10/20/2021
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 17-23, 2021 – the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits....read more

WVDOT Accepts Bids for 17 Projects
10/20/2021
Bids have been accepted for a major construction project to rebuild part of MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City, part of longstanding plans to rehabilitate MacCorkle Avenue all the way from 33rd Street to 58th Street....read more

Lane Closure Scheduled for I-64 near St. Albans Bridge
10/18/2021
Temporary lane closures and lane shifts are scheduled on Interstate 64 near the Nitro-St. Albans bridge the night of Monday, Oct. 18....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update
10/18/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update ...read more

Roads to Prosperity Project at Exit 99 of Interstate 79 Nearly Complete
10/14/2021
Funding provided by Gov. Jim Justice's $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity highway construction program will make a heavily-traveled intersection in Weston much safer when renovations at Exit 99 on Interstate 79 are completed in coming weeks....read more

West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program Launches Seat Belt Effort October 8
10/08/2021
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) announced that West Virginia’s statewide seat belt usage rate is 88.12 percent for 2021, down from 90.2 percent for 2019....read more

"No Longer Kicking the Can" WVDOH Celebrates Four Years Since Roads to Prosperity Projects Passed
10/07/2021
On Oct. 7, 2017, West Virginians voted in favor of a constitutional amendment to allow for the sale of up to $1.6 billion in bonds to address the Mountain State’s neglected highways and bridges....read more

October is Pedestrian Safety Month
10/06/2021
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Whether you walk your child to school or walk from your vehicle’s parking lot to the office, each of us walks where vehicles travel....read more

US 250 North to I-70 Eastbound Beginning Monday, October 4
10/04/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Monday, October 4, 2021, there will be a narrowed lane on the ramp from US 250 North to I-70 Eastbound. ...read more

Traffic Shift Scheduled for I-64 Near Huntington Mall
10/04/2021
The second phase of construction to widen Interstate 64 to eight lanes between the Huntington Mall and Merritts Creek Road begins on the night of Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, as contractors put up barriers to shift westbound traffic....read more

Gov. Jim Justice, WVDOH Award Contract for RHL Boulevard Connector
10/01/2021
On Wednesday, Gov. Justice and WVDOH announced a contract to build an important connector road between the Trace Fork Shopping Center and Jefferson Road in Kanawha County to alleviate traffic congestion on Jefferson Road and Corridor G....read more

WVDOT Invites Public to Review STIP Amendments
10/01/2021
The West Virginia Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review amendments made to the WVDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP....read more

Lane Shift Scheduled for Interstate 64 Near Nitro-St. Albans Bridge
09/29/2021
Alternating lanes of eastbound Interstate 64 will be shut down near the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge on the nights of Thursday, Sept. 30, and Friday, Oct. 1, for contractors to shift traffic lanes toward the shoulders....read more

Fulton Bridge Reopening, Ramp to Downtown Closing as Part of Massive Wheeling Bridge Project
09/29/2021
A section of eastbound Interstate 70 in Wheeling that has been closed since early 2021 will reopen Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, when the Fulton Bridge reopens....read more

Narrowed Exit Lane on I-70 Beginning Monday, September 27
09/24/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Monday, September 27, 2021, there will be a narrowed exit lane on the I-70 Westbound ...read more

Tamarack Celebrates 25 Years
09/24/2021
The Tamarack arts and crafts center is celebrating 25 years of representing the best of West Virginia this weekend....read more

Bids Are Being Accepted for Comprehensive Reconstruction Project on MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City
09/17/2021
Another section of an aggressive reconstruction and repaving project on MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City is currently out for bid, with the 33rd Street to 40th Street section scheduled for a bid letting on October 19. ...read more

WVDOH Accepts Bids Remotely for 32 Projects
09/15/2021
Nine bridge repair or replacement projects are among 32 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021....read more

Lane Closure on I-70 WB at the Elm Grove Interchange Beginning Tuesday, September 14
09/14/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Tuesday, September 14, 2021, there will be a lane closure on I-70 Westbound at the Elm Grove Interchange. All work will take place from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. ...read more

Single Lane Closure on Route 40 Beginning Tuesday, September 14
09/14/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Tuesday, September 14, 2021, there will be single lane closures on Route 40 in the Elm Grove area from Lincoln Drive through the I-470 overpass....read more

Child Passenger Safety Week is September 19-25: Make Sure Your Child is in the Right Seat
09/14/2021
Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed September 19-25 as Child Passenger Safety Week in West Virginia....read more

WVDOH Puts Jefferson Road Connector Out To Bid
09/14/2021
A connector road between Kanawha County’s Trace Fork Shopping Center and Jefferson Road is among 32 projects in a bid letting conducted by West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021....read more

Work to Begin Monday to Narrow Lanes Near Nitro-St. Albans Bridge
09/13/2021
Contractors plan to start work the evening of Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 to narrow eastbound and westbound traffic lanes on Interstate 64 in the construction zone near the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge....read more

Gov. Jim Justice, WVDOH Announce Project to Pave Access Road to Hobet Mine Site
09/10/2021
Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia Division of Highways have awarded a project to pave the access road into the former Hobet mine site in Boone County. ...read more

I-70 Update Week of September 5, 2021
09/10/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects...read more

Traffic Flowing Smoothly on Newly Opened US 35 Entrance Ramp
09/09/2021
On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, West Virginia Division of Highways debuted a new entrance ramp for southbound traffic onto US 35 just southwest of the Buffalo Bridge....read more

Putnam US 35 Entrance Ramp Sees New Traffic Pattern as Upgrade Nears Completion
09/08/2021
Motorists on the existing two-lane section of US 35 in Putnam County will see a new traffic pattern starting Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021....read more

Labor Day Weekend Sees Near-Record Turnpike Travel
09/07/2021
The West Virginia Parkways Authority saw near-record numbers of travelers on the West Virginia Turnpike over the Labor Day weekend....read more

WVDOH Announces New Oakwood Intersection Traffic Pattern Beginning September 8
09/07/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways debuts a new traffic pattern tomorrow, September 8, 2021, with the opening of the Oakwood Intersection Improvement project on Corridor G....read more

WVDOH Anticipates New Oakwood Intersection Traffic Pattern Next Week
09/03/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways anticipates opening the Oakwood Intersection Improvement project next week....read more

Single Lane Route 40 Closures Beginning Wednesday, September 1
08/31/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Wednesday, September 1, 2021, there will be intermittent single lane closures on Route 40 Eastbound and Westbound...read more

WVDOH Taking Statewide Approach to Forecasted Rain
08/31/2021
Gov. Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the increasing threat of flash flooding and severe storms from now-Tropical Depression Ida....read more

Oakwood Intersection Project to Open Later This Week
08/30/2021
With brighter weather expected later this week once heavy rain from Hurricane Ida passes, WVDOH anticipates the opening of the new traffic pattern on the Oakwood Intersection Improvement project on Corridor G in Kanawha County to occur later this week....read more

Oakwood Intersection Improvement R-Cut to Reduce Wait Times
08/27/2021
As the Oakwood Intersection Improvement project nears completion, West Virginia Division of Highways is reaching out to let drivers know to be aware of a new traffic pattern....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 8/23/2021
08/27/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of August 23, 2021....read more

I-470 Eastbound Lane Closures on Tuesday, August 31
08/27/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that on Tuesday, August 31, there will be single lane closures on I-470 Eastbound at the I-470/I-70 Eastbound merger....read more

Gov. Jim Justice, WVDOH Announce Webster County Bridge Project
08/26/2021
Replacement of an important bridge in Webster County is among 23 highways projects awarded by Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Transportation on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021....read more

Gov. Jim Justice, WVDOH Announce Project to Replace Railroad Markings
08/26/2021
A project to replace railroad warning markers at intersections all over the state of West Virginia is among 23 highways projects awarded by Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Transportation on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021....read more

Gov. Jim Justice, WVDOH Announce Berkeley County Roundabout
08/25/2021
A new roundabout intersection on two busy roads in Martinsburg is among 23 highways projects awarded by Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Transportation on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021....read more

I-70 Westbound Lane Closure Rescheduled to Tuesday, August 31
08/25/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that on Tuesday, August 31, there will be single lane closures on I-70 Westbound at mile post 5.23 from 2:30AM to 8:30AM. ...read more

I-470 Eastbound Single Lane Closures on Tuesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 26
08/23/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that on Tuesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 26, there will be intermittent single lane closures on I-470 Eastbound at the I-470/I-70 Eastbound merger....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 8/16/2021
08/23/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of August 16, 2021....read more

Single Lane Closures on I-70 Beginning on Tuesday, August 17
08/16/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that beginning Tuesday, August 17, 2021, there will be intermittent single lane closures on Route 40 ...read more

Tamarack Kitchen Temporarily Closed
08/12/2021
The West Virginia Parkways Authority has temporarily closed the kitchen at Tamarack out of an abundance of caution after an employee tested positive for COVID-19....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 8/9/21
08/12/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects...read more

Route 35 Final Stretch - WVDOT Secretary and Deputy Pay Surprise Visit
08/11/2021
West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Byrd White and Deputy Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., paid a surprise visit to the contractors working on the final stretch of Route 35 on Tuesday....read more

West Virginia Aeronautics Commission Touts Opening of Bill Noe Flight School
08/11/2021
West Virginia Aeronautics Commission Director Sean Hill was on hand this week to witness a ribbon cutting for Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School....read more

WVDOH Investing in Future with Scholarship Program
08/11/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways celebrated the future of the organization this week with a reception to present scholarship awards to promising college students looking for a career in DOH....read more

WVDOH Accepts Bids for 36 Projects
08/10/2021
Replacement of an aging Webster County bridge is among the projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021....read more

Dozens of WVDOH Projects Already Complete From June Funding
08/06/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways has already completed dozens of projects statewide from the $150 million in funding, requested by Governor Jim Justice and approved by the state Legislature....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 8/2/21
08/06/2021
– Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of August 2, 2021....read more

WVDOH starting demolition for Grant Street Bridge
08/05/2021
Demolition work is beginning this week on Bluefield’s Grant Street Bridge. The bridge is being torn down to make way for an all-new span....read more

CLICK IT OR TICKET: DON’T RISK YOUR LIFE BY NOT BUCKLING UP
08/05/2021
As summer begins to wind down, more people may be traveling for vacation, to visit family, or to get one more long weekend away in before school starts and busy fall schedules begin....read more

Single Lane Closures on I-70 Beginning on Monday, August 9
08/02/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that, beginning Monday, August 9, 2021, there will be single lane closures on I-70 Westbound and Eastbound from the bottom of two-mile hill to Exit 5....read more

Single Lane Closures on I-70 Westbound Beginning on Friday, August 6
07/30/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that, beginning Friday, August 6, 2021, there will be single lane closures on I-70 Westbound at milepost 6.74 in order to implement the next phase of work on the Middle Creek Bridge....read more

Barriers going up for I-79 widening project
07/29/2021
Barrier walls are going up on Interstate 79 in preparation for a massive widening project between the South Fairmont and Pierpont exits in Marion County....read more

Roads to Prosperity to fix Logan County slip
07/28/2021
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation announced Monday, July 26, 2021 that a project to correct a precarious slip in Logan County has been awarded to Thaxton Construction Company Inc....read more

Repairs Begin on WV 2 in Mason County
07/27/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways begins on the ground repairs this week on a slip which occurred on WV 2 in Mason County near the Jackson County line. ...read more

US 35 final stretch to include 73,568 tons of asphalt
07/27/2021
On the 14.6 mile final section of US 35 through Mason and Putnam Counties, 16.8 million cubic yards of earth have been moved and 73,568 tons of asphalt are being placed....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 7/19/21
07/22/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of July 19, 2021....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update Week of 7/26/2021
07/22/2021
​​Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of July 26, 2021...read more

Having a blast along I-64 St. Albans, Nitro Roads to Prosperity project: What to expect this summer
07/20/2021
Contractors set off the first of many explosive blasts Tuesday, July 20, 2021 to get ready for major upgrades to the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge on Interstate 64....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Single Lane Closures on I-70 Westbound on Friday, July 23
07/19/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that, beginning Friday, July 23, 2021, there will be single lane closures on I-70 Westbound in the Elm Grove area (milepost 5.23). The Exit 5 on-ramp to I-70 Westbound will also be closed during this time. ...read more

Portion of $150 million special road funding to fix Wetzel County slip
07/16/2021
Work will begin next week to repair a hazardous slip near New Martinsville, thanks to an additional $150 million in highway funding championed by Gov. Jim Justice....read more

Public Art on WVDOH Right of Way: How does it work?
07/16/2021
Consider the life of a city or town and you think of art, festivals, music and other opportunities for celebrating common ground. Public art can add a sense of community pride and brighten up city streets and highways....read more

Construction ramping up on Nitro-St. Albans Bridge
07/16/2021
Construction is ramping up on a $224 million widening project on Interstate 64 between Nitro and the US 35 interchange at Scott Depot, that also includes major upgrades to the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge....read more

WV 14 upgrade to open near Mineral Wells
07/15/2021
Part of an ongoing project to upgrade WV 14 between Mineral Wells and Parkersburg is scheduled to open Friday, July 16, 2021....read more

WVDOH Accepts Bids for 35 Projects, Including Roads to Prosperity
07/14/2021
Replacement of an aging Boone County bridge and slide repair project that threatened a home in Logan County are among the projects included in a bid letting conducted by the DOH on Tuesday, July 13, 2021....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 7/05/2021
07/09/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of July 5, 2021....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update Single Lane Route 40 Closures Beginning Monday July 12
07/07/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that, beginning Monday, July 12, 2021, there will be intermittent single lane closures on Route 40 Eastbound...read more

Turnpike holiday traffic heaviest since 2010
07/06/2021
Traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike over the 2021 Fourth of July holiday season was the heaviest it’s been since 2010....read more

WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR’S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM REMINDS MOTORISTS: DRIVE SOBER DURING JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
07/02/2021
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, the West Virginia GHSP is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s NHTSA, and law enforcement agencies in West Virginia to decrease impaired driving....read more

WVDOT reminds drivers to stay safe during busy holiday weekend
07/01/2021
The West Virginia Department of Transportation expects heavier-than-usual traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike this Fourth of July weekend....read more

Restoration of historic covered bridge could begin soon
06/30/2021
Restoration work is almost ready to begin on the historic Carrollton Covered Bridge in Barbour County....read more

Airports contribute $1.63 billion in revenue to West Virginia economy
06/29/2021
West Virginia’s commercial and general aviation airports contribute about $1.63 billion in revenue and create more than 10,000 jobs, according to a study commissioned by the West Virginia Aeronautics Commission....read more

Single Lane Ohio Route 7 Closures Beginning Wednesday June 30
06/28/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that, beginning Wednesday, June 30, 2021, there will be alternating single lane closures on Ohio Route 7 Northbound and Southbound through the I-70 overpass....read more

WVDOH awards 21 projects
06/25/2021
A project to improve handicapped access along 35th and 36th streets in Kanawha City is among 21 construction contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways in June....read more

Twice as nice: Double-wide paving machine in use on US 35
06/25/2021
The only paving machine in the state of West Virginia wide enough to pave two lanes at the same time is currently in use on US 35 in Putnam County....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update Week of 6/21/2021
06/25/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of June 21, 2021....read more

Parkways bond issue nets WVDOH an extra $90 million for road and bridge construction
06/24/2021
Investor response was so good to the most recent bond sale by the West Virginia Parkways Authority that Parkways officials were able to raise an extra $90 million for Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads to Prosperity highway construction and maintenance program....read more

Remembering the 2016 flood five years on
06/23/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 6/14/2021
06/18/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of June 14, 2021....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update Week of 6/7/2021
06/14/2021
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WVDOH cleaning up following band of storms
06/11/2021
West Virginia Division of Highways road crews are quickly addressing damages after a narrow band of thunderstorms ripped across West Virginia on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, June 10, 2021....read more

WVDOT accepts bids remotely for 37 projects
06/10/2021
A pair of rural bridge replacement projects are among 37 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, June 8, 2021....read more

West Virginia Parkways Authority celebrates tremendous demand for WV Parkways Toll Revenue Bonds
06/10/2021
On Wednesday, June 9, the West Virginia Parkways Authority priced its second tranche of Toll Revenue Bonds under Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads To Prosperity program, and its $333 million bond offering saw an overwhelming $3.8 billion in investor orders....read more

Gov. Justice, WVDOT announce last stretch of US 35 set to open in August
06/08/2021
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation are happy to announce that the last stretch of US 35 to be upgraded to four lanes is on track to open to traffic in August...read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 5/31/2021
06/04/2021
A pair of rural bridge replacement projects are among 37 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, June 8, 2021....read more

I-70 Bridges Project: Nightly Single Lane Ohio Route 7 Closures Beginning Tuesday June 8
06/03/2021
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West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program urges motorists to exercise caution as busy vacation season begins
05/28/2021
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) urges motorists to obey all traffic laws as they return to the roadways this Memorial Day holiday following extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic....read more

Turnpike bridge replacement to cause temporary detours in June and July
05/27/2021
A bridge deck replacement project on Interstate 77 in Mercer County (the West Virginia Turnpike) will require temporary detours in June and July....read more

WVDOT awards massive contract for MacCorkle Avenue ADA ramps
05/27/2021
The first of three major construction projects has been awarded to upgrade MacCorkle Avenue through Kanawha City....read more

I-70-Bridges-Project-Update-Week-of-5-24-2021
05/27/2021
Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of May 24, 2021....read more

Division of Highways awards 16 projects, including MacCorkle Avenue ADA project
05/21/2021
Several projects to improve ADA compliance, including one on MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha County and a project to replace an important Monroe County bridge, were among 16 construction contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways in May....read more

Division of Highways places sign renaming road in honor of Raleigh County native Bill Withers
05/21/2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways installed a new sign Thursday, May 20, to rename Slab Fork Road in Raleigh County in honor of Raleigh County native Bill Withers....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 5/17/2021
05/21/2021
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Corridor G, Oakwood Intersection project nearing completion
05/14/2021
Upgrades to improve traffic flow at Charleston’s congested Oakwood Road interchange on Corridor G are scheduled to be complete by August....read more

Click It or Ticket high visibility enforcement begins May 14
05/12/2021
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt during the month of May, ahead of an expected busy summer travel season....read more

WVDOT accepts bids remotely for 16 projects
05/12/2021
A project to replace an important Monroe County bridge is among 16 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, May 11, 2021....read more

I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 5/10/2021
05/11/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project: Single Lane Route 40 Closures Monday, May 17
05/10/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update Week of 5-3-2021
05/07/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Single Lane Route 40 Closures Monday, May 10
05/05/2021
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West Virginia State Police, WVDOT targeting speeders in Barboursville work zone
05/03/2021
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The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program reminds drivers: Share the Road with Motorcycles
04/29/2021
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Wellsburg Bridge in place, project moving toward fall 2022 completion
04/29/2021
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WVDOH opens 2021 online grant application system for non-traditional transportation projects
04/20/2021
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Division of Highways accepts bids remotely for 16 projects
04/19/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 4/12/2021
04/16/2021
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Montrose Drive road closure for routine bridge maintenance scheduled for Sunday, April 18 to Sunday, May 2
04/15/2021
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WVDOH awards contract for Bluefield’s Grant Street Bridge
04/13/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 4/5/2021
04/11/2021
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I-70 Eastbound Mt. Dechantal On-Ramp Restrictions Beginning Wednesday, April 14
04/09/2021
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Nighttime I-70 Eastbound Elm Grove Interchange Lane Closures Beginning Tuesday, April 13, 2021
04/09/2021
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The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program reminds drivers: Using your cell phone while driving is illegal
04/01/2021
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WVDOH announces winners of 20th annual Bridge Design and Build competition
03/30/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update-3-22-2021
03/26/2021
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John Blue Bridge replacement project on track for Fall 2021 completion
03/25/2021
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WVDOH: Nearly $1 million in pothole patching already completed this spring
03/24/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 3-15-2021
03/22/2021
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WVDOH announces project awards totaling more than $40M
03/22/2021
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WVDOH uses new drill to rapidly reopen US 19 in Spanishburg
03/19/2021
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Roads to Prosperity funds emergency slip repair in Summers County
03/16/2021
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Berkeley Springs Bypass project on track
03/11/2021
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Changing I-70 Eastbound Traffic Pattern Beginning Tuesday, March 16
03/10/2021
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Single Lane Route 40 Closures Beginning Monday, March 15
03/10/2021
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Single Lane Ohio Route 7 Closures Beginning Wednesday, March 17
03/10/2021
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WVDOH accepts bids remotely for 26 projects, including WV 41 in Beckley and the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Weirton
03/09/2021
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Changing I-70 Westbound Traffic Pattern Beginning Tuesday, March 9
03/08/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 3/01/2021
03/05/2021
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ONE WEEK LEFT: Deadline approaches for WVDOH hosted Bridge Design contest
03/05/2021
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CLICK IT OR TICKET: IT’S ABOUT SAVING LIVES
03/04/2021
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I-64 Institute EB & WB entrance ramp closure planned for routine bridge maintenance March 8 to March 26
03/03/2021
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Williamstown roundabout comes full circle
03/02/2021
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Gov. Justice, WVDOT debut online map of all 2021 roadwork projects statewide
03/01/2021
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With opening of asphalt plants, WVDOH kicks off aggressive pothole patching initiative
03/01/2021
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WVDOH battling mudslides, high water
03/01/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 2/22/2021
02/26/2021
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Prosperity Road in Beckley set to reopen
02/26/2021
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WVDOH expands training for mechanics
02/26/2021
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Help “Drive Forward” the future of transportation in West Virginia!
02/25/2021
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Intermittent McColloch Street Closures
02/25/2021
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Road striping contracts awarded in latest WVDOH contract awards
02/24/2021
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Single Lane Restrictions on I-70 Westbound Beginning Monday, March 1
02/24/2021
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WVDOH advises public of rolling roadblocks planned while AEP cuts trees
02/23/2021
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WVDOH makes progress removing frozen trees, residents share coffee with workers
02/23/2021
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Interstate 64 tree clearing goes off without a hitch
02/22/2021
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WVDOH warning drivers of possible Monday morning closure on I-64 EB near Kenova
02/21/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 2/15/2021
02/19/2021
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WVDOH crews moving quickly to assist their fellow workers in icy conditions
02/16/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update Week of 2/08/2021
02/12/2021
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WVDOT accepts bids remotely for 17 projects, including Kerens to US 219 connector paving
02/11/2021
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WVDOT fighting gray weather with orange and yellow plows
02/11/2021
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WVDOH a flurry of activity in preparation for another round of snow
02/10/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 2/01/2021
02/05/2021
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Cooperative effort between State Rail Authority and Division of Highways brings opportunity
02/01/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 1/25/2021
01/29/2021
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West Virginia Division of Highways Bridge Design Contest available online for middle and high school students
01/29/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project: Single Lane Restrictions on Ohio Route 7 Beginning Monday, February 1
01/28/2021
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WVDOT posts immediate job openings for engineer trainees and other positions
01/28/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project: I-70 Eastbound Fulton Bridge Closure Beginning Monday, February 1
01/22/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 1/18/2021
01/22/2021
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Interagency cooperation helps WVDOH go cleaner and greener
01/20/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: I-70 Westbound Lane and Ramp Closures Beginning Monday, January 25
01/19/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: I-70 Eastbound Lane & Ramp Closures Beginning Monday February 1
01/19/2021
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WVDOH build crews, so crews can build pile walls
01/16/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project: Single Lane Restrictions on I-70 Exit 1B Continuing Through Friday, January 22
01/14/2021
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West Virginia Parkways Authority announces Tamarack will be closed on Tuesdays, through March
01/13/2021
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WVDOT accepts bids for 14 projects, including Cheat River Bridge
01/13/2021
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WVDOH fighting potholes before they form
01/11/2021
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WVDOH provides update on Grant Street Bridge in Mercer County
01/11/2021
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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 1/4/2021
01/08/2021
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Fire destroys WVDOH garage in Randolph County
01/05/2021
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Single Lane Restrictions on I-70 Exit 1B Beginning Tuesday, January 12
01/05/2021
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Single Lane Restrictions on Ohio Route 7 Beginning Tuesday January 12
01/05/2021
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