CHARLESTON, WV – 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 January 18, 2021.
Below is a review of the work that has taken place on the project and work scheduled for the coming week:
Week of 1/18/2021
• Sections A and C Westbound crossovers were in effect.
• The Market Street Overpass width reduction continued.
• The lane width reductions on the Eastbound entrance ramp and Westbound exit ramp to Wheeling Island continued.
• There were single right lane restrictions on the I-70 Westbound 1st Bridge East from just beyond Exit 1B to approximately Wheeling Tunnel. These restrictions from Tuesday, January 19 through Friday, January 22.
Look Ahead to Week of 1/25/2021
• Construction will continue in Sections A and C Westbound where crossovers are in effect.
• The Market Street Overpass width reduction will continue.
• The lane width reductions on the eastbound entrance ramp and westbound exit ramp to Wheeling Island will continue.
• Beginning Monday, January 25, there will be alternating right and left lane closures on I-70 Westbound. These closures will take place from Route 250/I-70 Interchange and run through the Wheeling Tunnel. As a part of this closure, the I-70 Westbound ramp from Route 250 will also be closed to traffic. These closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are expected to be lifted Friday, January 29.
Motorists are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns and expect delays. Any questions or concerns regarding the I-70 Bridges Project can be directed to the hotline at (304) 810-3214. Please note that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. For additional information regarding this project, please visit
www.i70forward.com.