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 November 16, 2020.
Below is a review of the work that has taken place on the project and work scheduled for the coming week:
Week of 11/16/2020
• Sections A and C Westbound crossovers were in effect.
• Exit 1B (I-70 WB to US-250S) remained closed.
• The Market Street Overpass width reduction continued.
• The area of McColloch Street under I-70 had intermittent full closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During evening hours, there were single lane closures.
• The closure of the I-70 eastbound ramp to US-250 S continued.
• The lane width reductions on the eastbound entrance ramp and westbound exit ramp to Wheeling Island continued.
• There were alternating single lane and shoulder closures on the eastbound Oglebay Park Exit 2A off-ramp. These closures took place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The on-ramp to I-70 westbound (Main Street to I-70 westbound on-ramp) was closed with a marked detour in place along 10th Street to Market Street.
• There were lane closures on I-70 westbound and the Exit 5 on-ramp in the Elm Grove area to allow for emergency deck repairs. These closures lasted from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Look Ahead to Week of 11/23/2020
• Construction will continue in Sections A and C Westbound where crossovers are in effect.
• I-70 Westbound Exit 1B (I-70 WB to US-250S) will remain closed.
• The Market Street Overpass width reduction will continue.
• The area of McColloch Street under I-70 will have intermittent full closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During evening hours, there will be single lane closures.
• The closure of the I-70 eastbound ramp to US-250 S will continue.
• The lane width reductions on the eastbound entrance ramp and westbound exit ramp to Wheeling Island will continue.
• The closure of the on-ramp to I-70 westbound (Main Street to I-70 westbound on-ramp) will continue.
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.