The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) will host an informational public workshop from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, to present details and collect community feedback on the proposed West Washington Street project in Jefferson County.
The workshop will be held at the Betty J. Roper Auditorium at Wright Denny Intermediate School, located at 209 West Congress Street in Charles Town.
The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of West Washington Street, Summit Point Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Proposed improvements include enhanced sight distance, increased capacity and upgraded pedestrian and bicycle access to better serve local residents, commuters and businesses.
The meeting will follow an open house format. No formal presentation will be given. Attendees are encouraged to drop in at any time during the three-hour session to review project displays, speak with WVDOH representatives and submit written comments.
Handouts with project information will be provided at the meeting and will also be made available online.
Community input is an important part of the planning process. Any interested residents, stakeholders and roadway users are encouraged to attend and share their feedback.
To learn more or submit comments electronically, visit the WVDOH website at go.wv.gov/dotcomment.
Written comments may also be mailed by Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to:
Doug Kirk
Technical Support Division Director
West Virginia Division of Highways
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 5, Room 820
Charleston, WV 25305