I-64/77 cleanup; WVDOH crews work through night, paving contractor on site
CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is advising motorists to continue avoiding the I-64/77 split, where a detour is in place following the crash of a semi-truck on the morning of July 19. The westbound lanes remain closed at this time, while repairs to damaged pavement are being made. WVDOH anticipates the roadway will be reopened […]
Paving work scheduled for I-64 near the Nitro-St. Albans bridge beginning Monday, July 18, 2022
CHARLESTON, WV – Contractors will be shifting traffic and paving in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 near the Nitro-St. Albans interstate bridge from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday, July 18, 2022, through Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Paving will also be done on the median from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Thursday, July 21, […]
PSC Participates in Operation Safe Driver Week
CHARLESTON, WV – The Public Service Commission’s Transportation officers will participate in Safe Driver Week from July 10-16, with increased patrols across the state. Safe Driver Week was created by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in 2007 with the goal of reducing accidents, injuries and deaths involving large trucks, buses and passenger vehicles due […]
33rd Annual Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic set for August 6 at Pipestem Resort State Park
Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with bingo, arts and crafts, children’s games, and other activities. The registration deadline is Friday, July 22. Charleston, WV – The 33rd Annual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic is set for Saturday, August 6 at Pipestem Resort State Park. The state departments of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Transportation (DOT) will host […]
Route 20: West Virginia Division of Highways designing repair for 6 foot sinkhole near Hinton
CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Highways has erected barricades at the site of a 30 foot deep sinkhole that opened on WV 20 near Hinton while determining the best way to repair the damage. “We’re going to dedicate whatever resources necessary to make the repair,” said Alan Reed, P.E., West Virginia State Highway Engineer. “West […]
West Virginia Breast Health Initiative Inc.’s May 7, 2022 Annual Race for the Ribbon
Charleston, WV-It is time to wear your heart on your sleeve – or for this case – your running walking shoes. Asmany of you know, the Annual Race for the Ribbon was cancelled for both the 2020 and 2021years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year, WVBHI and participants alike areready to pick up […]
Gov. Justice: President Biden must tap into West Virginia’s rich natural resources to make America energy independent again
Governor requests $5 million in aid for bombed Ukraine children’s hospital CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Gov. Jim Justice delivered an address from the State Capitol to discuss America’s energy crisis, its role in the war in Ukraine, and how President Biden must act now by tapping into West Virginia’s rich natural resources to make America energy independent […]