Charleston Capitol Connector
STATE PROJECT: D320-CHA/S-1.00
FEDERAL PROJECT: 693JJ32440100
LOCATION: Kanawha County, West Virginia
The City of Charleston, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (WVDOH), is seeking input on a project to enhance the Kanawha Boulevard Walk and Bikeway (US Route 60) and Greenbrier Street in Charleston.
Project Description
The project consists of a reduction of lanes and partial removal of a segmented median to allow for an expanded pedestrian and cyclist zones along the roadway and plan to include signal modifications for safety and accessibility. The project begins at Magic Island, on Charleston’s West Side and continues east to the base of the 35th Street Bridge for approximately 3.25 miles. Additionally, 0.25 miles of Greenbrier Street will receive safety upgrades to allow for better connectivity between the East End Community of Charleston and the State Capitol Complex.
Purpose and Need
The Project is a result of the successful grant award to the City of Charleston through the Federal RAISE Grant Program. The Capital Connector Project along Kanawha Boulevard and Greenbrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia includes portions of US Route 60. The Kanawha Boulevard is proposed to reduce lanes of traffic from four and five lanes to three and two lanes within the City of Charleston owned section of the Kanawha Boulevard.
Preferred Alternative
The project will work to enhance the Charleston waterfront and provide recreational and alternative commuter trails along the Kanawha Boulevard Walk and Bikeway. The Project includes a reduction of four to five 12-foot lanes to allow for the expansion of the existing 4-6-foot pedestrian pathway. The Project also includes intersection signal modifications for pedestrian and bicycle safety, stormwater management, as well as lighting and utility upgrades.
Public Meeting and Comment Information
Notice Date: August 1, 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Public Meeting | August 15, 2024 | Kanawha County Public Library |
| Comment Deadline | September 14, 2024 |
Submit Comments To:
Mr. Benjamin Mishoe, City Manager, City of Charleston
501 Virginia Street E., Charleston, WV 25301
Online:Digital Comment Form
