About the Project
WVDOT initiated the study of the I-70 corridor in 2017 to understand the current bridge conditions and necessary repairs from the Ohio State Line to the Pennsylvania State Line, concluding that major repairs were necessary to keep the corridor functional.
In order to right size the project, WVDOH focused on moving forward with only the originally-recommended bridge repairs. The design phase has been completed and the construction phase is ongoing.
The project will be completed in four phases, the details of which are below:
Project Timeline
Phase 1 (2019 - 2020)
- West of the Tunnel: One lane of traffic in each direction was maintained on the existing Eastbound lanes; ramps to Wheeling Island remained open.
- East of the Tunnel to I-470: The Fulton Bridge Westbound closed in early 2020; one-lane traffic was maintained in each direction.
- I-470 to the Eastern limit: Two lanes of traffic were maintained using a contraflow traffic pattern.
Phase 2 (Late 2020 - 2021)
- West of the Tunnel: Traffic shifted to one lane in each direction on the existing Westbound lanes, with all ramps to Wheeling Island remaining accessible.
- East of the Tunnel to I-470: The Fulton Bridge Eastbound closed in February 2021; one-lane traffic in each direction was maintained.
- I-470 to the Eastern limit: Two lanes of traffic were maintained using a contraflow pattern.
Phase 2 Detour Maps:
Phase 3 and 4 (Late 2021 - 2022)
As the project moved into its final stages, focus shifted to completion and final restoration. West of the Tunnel, one lane of traffic was maintained in each direction while ensuring all primary ramps to Wheeling Island remained open for residents and visitors.
