Baldwin, WV Traffic & Transit and More

Baldwin

See all locations

Customize your news

Cloudy

53°F

Baldwin, WV · Traffic & Transit

WOWK

website

Alternating lane closures set for bridge along I-64

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – A bridge along I-64 will have alternating lane closures while undergoing repairs. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the closure will cause alternating lane closures on the Booker T. Washington Memorial Bridge starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28. At least...

Kanawha County, WV · 08-28

WOWK

website

Putnam delegates ask for review of U.S. Route 35 after accidents

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The Putnam County House Delegation sent a letter to Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday urging for improvements to U.S. Route 35. Delegates Kathie Hess Crouse, Sarah Drennan, Jim Butler and Jarred Cannon signed off on the letter asking Gov. Morrisey and Secretary of Transportation Todd Rumbaugh to look into safety issues involving the road.

Putnam County, WV · 09-01

culturalcreatives.org

website

These 8 Unforgettable Train Rides in West Virginia Should Be Taken Before the Year Ends

West Virginia is one of the strongest scenic-rail states in the country, with geared steam locomotives, high-mountain diesel excursions, river-canyon trips, dinner trains, and fall specials. Eight choices are possible without padding the list, although several are operated by the same experienced rail groups. Mountain weather, wildfire conditions, track work,...

West Virginia · 08-28

wchstv.com

website

Putnam delegates call for expedited engineering and safety review of U.S. 35

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County delegates have asked state leaders for an expedited engineering and safety review of U.S. 35. The roadway has seen deadly wrecks occur over the years, including a recent two-vehicle crash that killed a 61-year-old woman near Plantation Road. West Virginia House...

Putnam County, WV · 08-31

connect-bridgeport.com

website

Section of Brushy Fork Road in Harrison County Set to See Traffic Delays for Over a Week Due to Work

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE. There will be a traffic delay on County Route 23/9,Brushy Fork Road, from the junction of County Route 23/4, Green Valley Road, to County Route 57/11, Birds Run Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to Monday, September 16, 2026, for milling, paving, and shoulder work.

Harrison County, WV · 08-28

WDTV

website

Rolling street closures, parking restrictions expected for Buckhannon gas line project

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - Mountaineer Gas will begin replacing a gas line along Meade Street in the City of Buckhannon starting Monday, August 31. Work will begin at the intersection of Camden Avenue and Meade Street and progress toward College Avenue, according to city officials. The project is expected to...

Buckhannon, WV · 08-27

ledenews.com

website

WVDOH Announces Upcoming Ohio County Projects along I-70, U.S. Route 40

Ohio County, WV – The Interstate 70 eastbound, Exit 5 off ramp shoulder, and the eastbound left lane, near milepost 7.1 in Elm Grove will be closed, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., this Friday, August 28, 2026, for guardrail repair. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in work...

Ohio County, WV · 08-26

american-rails.com

website

West Virginia -- Wild West -- Train Rides

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia isn’t just about breathtaking vistas and rustic charm. It’s a state where history whispers and echoes through the undulating hills and deep forests. While many associate the Wild West with states further afield, West Virginia offers its own unique spin on the era, particularly through its captivating train rides that transport visitors back to a time when locomotives ruled the land.

West Virginia · 08-24

WDTV

website

Rolling roadblock set to begin on route 50 this week

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A rolling roadblock is set to begin on Thursday, August 27th on US 50 for removal of overhead framework from the Second Street Bridge. According to the West Virginia Division of Highways, the roadblock will be put in place both eastbound and westbound, from Sycamore Street exit to Joyce Street exit, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Thursday.

Harrison County, WV · 08-25

geosyntheticsmagazine.com

website

Southern transportation projects honored for community impact, technological innovation

Twelve state department of transportation projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia have won top regional honors in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From expanding transportation options in rural communities through microtransit to deploying cutting-edge innovations like advanced air mobility...

North Carolina · 08-27

WDTV

website

I-79 South to I-68 ramp to be closed overnight

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (9/2): The WVDOH says this closure will happen again on Wednesday, September 2nd into Thursday, September 3rd. ORIGINAL: The I-79 South ramp to I-68 East will be shutdown overnight Wednesday into Thursday. According to the West Virginia Division of Highways, the alternate route is continuing...

Morgantown, WV · 08-26

wwnrradio.com

website

WVDOH Addresses Recent Crashes at I‑77/I‑64 Split, Plans Safety Upgrades

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State transportation officials say they are taking immediate steps to improve safety around the Interstate 77/Interstate 64 split in Charleston following a series of recent crashes, including a fatal incident on August 21. West Virginia Transportation Secretary Stephen Todd Rumbaugh said engineers have been developing a...

Charleston, WV · 08-25

WSAZ

website

WSAZ Investigates | W.Va. Department of Transportation cancels contract for DMV project after questioning

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Monday, the West Virginia Department of Transportation announced it was backtracking on a contract for the DMV modernization project, after questioning from lawmakers and WSAZ. The project will automate many of the DMV’s services, and bring it up to federal law’s standards. DOT received...

West Virginia · 08-25

Lootpress

partner publisher · 106.2K followers

West Virginia delegate calls for immediate review of highway barriers after three incidents in five days

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Kanawha County Delegate Dana Ferrell is calling for an immediate review of highway safety measures following what he described as three incidents in five days involving vehicles going over or nearly going over barriers. Ferrell issued the statement after a deadly crash Friday night near the Interstate 64 and Interstate 77 […]

Charleston, WV · 08-22

WOWK 13 News

partner publisher · 103.8K followers

West Virginia gas prices on the rise, AAA says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Average West Virginia gas prices are trending upward, according to data released by AAA. AAA said the average price of regular gas in West Virginia this week was $3.9599, about $0.0869 more than the week prior. It was still below the average national price of $4.0991. Regular Mid-Grade Premium Diesel Current […]

West Virginia · 08-25

transportation.org

website

Southern Transportation Projects Honored for Community Impact and Technological Innovation

GREENVILLE, S.C.— Twelve state department of transportation projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia have won top regional honors in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From expanding transportation options in rural communities through microtransit to deploying cutting-edge innovations like advanced air mobility and vehicle-to-everything technology, these projects are making communities safer, more connected, and improving quality of life.

North Carolina · 08-25

WDTV

website

WVDOT says it’s studying safety measures after repeated crashes on interstate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Division of Highways has also released a statement regarding recent crashes at the I-77/I-64 split in Charleston Monday morning:. “The West Virginia Division of Highways is concerned with the recent occurrence of crashes resulting in vehicles leaving the interstate, including the tragic event that occurred Friday, August 21, 2026. Even prior to the most recent incidents, WVDOH engineers have been working to develop a project to install high friction surface treatment on several of the elevated portions of the interstate. We anticipate having those treatments installed later this fall. We are closely coordinating with the Charleston Police Department to monitor crashes in this area and will determine additional countermeasures that may be implemented as they complete their crash investigations.

Charleston, WV · 08-23

stnonline.com

website

Road Infrastructure Impacts School Transportation Vehicle Wear, Industry Pros Say

Fuel efficiency is deeply tied to the physical conditions that routes traverse. Not all miles are equal in those physical conditions. Road infrastructure plays a significant role in both school bus fuel consumption and vehicle wear. In rural districts, infrastructure challenges can be even more pronounced, as noted by Rich...

West Virginia · 08-24

atlantaartsscene.com

website

West Virginia Drivers Can Protect Injury and Insurance Claims After a Serious Wreck by Collecting Photos, Witness Details, and Police Records Right Away

CHARLESTON, WV — After a serious crash, the first minutes can shape what happens next for a driver, a passenger, or a family trying to sort out medical bills and insurance claims. A practical guide for West Virginia motorists lays out the records and details to gather at the scene, from photographs to the other driver’s information. It also stresses that a crash report and prompt medical attention can become important pieces of documentation later. The advice is aimed at helping people preserve facts while the scene is still fresh. It focuses on what to collect, not on assigning blame.

West Virginia · 08-22