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Glen Jean, WV · Traffic & Transit
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Hawks Nest Rail Trail Reopens After Major Safety and Accessibility Upgrades
The Hawks Nest Rail Trail has officially reopened following months of construction and upgrades aimed at improving safety and accessibility. The trail, which runs between Ansted and the New River, is popular among hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Local officials say the improvements will boost tourism and give residents a refreshed outdoor space. “The improvements will boost tourism and give residents a refreshed space to enjoy the region’s natural beauty,” officials said.
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Hawks Nest Rail Trail officially reopens following construction closure
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Hawks Nest Rail Trail has officially reopened after a temporary closure for construction. According to the Town of Ansted, the trail reopened on July 28, 2026, allowing visitors to once again enjoy the popular outdoor destination. The trail had been closed while construction work was completed. Town officials thanked the […]
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Power outage temporarily closes Beckley Walmart, affects traffic signals
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: Power has been restored. — A power outage in Beckley on Sunday has temporarily closed Walmart and affected several other businesses in the area. According to Appalachian Power, 65 customers are without electricity in the area between Ragland Road and McCulloch Drive. Crews are currently assessing the outage, and power […]
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Part of WV 25 to be closed next week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The eastbound slow lane of WV 25 will be closed along the entrance ramp of the Institute exit on Monday, according to WVDOT. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. to relocate a utility line, according to WVDOT. The work could take upwards of 60 days.
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Princeton Railroad Museum hosts ‘Ticket to the Past’ event
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Beckley roadway floods again as fix remains years away
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Beckley firefighters pulled motorists from high water Sunday after heavy rain left vehicles trapped near the intersection of Robert C. Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue. No one was hurt. “Our units responded. There was a vehicle submerged in water. The water was actually up over...
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State’s Busiest Bridge Slated For Major Repairs
The Fort Hill Bridge carries approximately 100,000 vehicles each day along the Interstate 64 corridor through Charleston, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office. Thursday Morrisey announced the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $75 million contract to West Virginia-based Triton Construction. The project includes complete replacement of the bridge deck and barrier walls on the main span and four access ramps, structural steel repairs to the bridge’s arch, and restoration of the concrete piers.