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Governor Morrisey unveils $425,000 for transportation projects in Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An announcement was made by Governor Patrick Morrisey that $425,000 in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program funding is being invested in Mercer County for various projects. According to a press release from the West Virginia Office of the Governor, the $425,000 will go...

Mercer County, WV · 07-10

WVNS

Road closure planned in part of Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A pipe replacement will cause a temporary road closure in part of Mercer County. According to a press release, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, a pipe replacement will result in the closure of WV 104, milepost 1.84, Brick Street. The press release stated that […]

Mercer County, WV · 07-14

Lootpress

Fayetteville awarded $325,000 grant for new Second Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Fayetteville a $325,000 Transportation Alternative grant to construct a new Second Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. The project comes after the loss of the previous vehicular bridge, which prompted local residents and city officials to advocate for a safe and reliable replacement […]

Fayetteville, WV · 07-16

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Governor Morrisey unveils $425,000 for transportation projects in Mercer County

Mercer County, WV · 07-09

Hinton News

Governor Morrisey Announces $425,000 for Transportation Alternative Projects in Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $425,000 in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program funding for projects in Mercer County that will improve pedestrian safety, expand recreational opportunities, and enhance community infrastructure. "These investments improve the quality of life for West Virginians while making our communities more attractive places to live, work and visit," said Governor Morrisey. "Whether it's safer sidewalks, improved parks, or better access to our world-class trail systems, projects like these strengthen our communities and support economic growth across southern West Virginia." The funding will support rehabilitation and expansion of trails at Glenwood Park, maintenance of the Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail System, design work for new railings along West Concord Street in the Town of Athens, and design work for new sidewalks along High Street in the City of Princeton. The projects include: Glenwood Park Trail Rehabilitation and Expansion - $125,000 Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail System Maintenance - $125,000 Town of Athens West Concord Street Railing Design - $100,000 City of Princeton High Street Sidewalk Design - $75,000 The Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs are funded through the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways. The programs support

Mercer County, WV · 07-13

WVNS

Car accident results in road closure and power outage in part of Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A road closure and power outage occurred due to a reported car accident in part of Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch and a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, a car accident on Hinton Road near Sun Valley School in the Lerona area of […]

Mercer County, WV · 07-07

WVNS

Planned bridge deck replacement could cause traffic delays in Nicholas County

NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Traffic delays could occur in part of Nicholas County due to a bridge deck replacement. According to a press release, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday, July 20, 2026, through Friday, July 24, 2026, a bridge structure replacement will cause a bridge closure on County Route 39/46, Johnstown […]

Nicholas County, WV · 07-09

Lootpress

Mercer County awarded $425,000 for trails, sidewalks and pedestrian safety projects

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mercer County will receive $425,000 in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program funding for projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety, expanding recreational opportunities and enhancing community infrastructure, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced. “These investments improve the quality of life for West Virginians while making our communities more attractive places to live, […]

Mercer County, WV · 07-09

Augusta Free Press

What drivers should actually do after a serious crash on I-81

When people picture a bad wreck on Interstate 81, they imagine the dramatic stuff: the closed lanes, the helicopter, the line of brake lights stretching back past Staunton. They rarely think about what comes after. The weeks of phone calls and paperwork that decide whether a crash victim is made whole or stuck with the bill.

Staunton, VA · 06-27

Metro News

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DOH awards contract for second roundabout in Kanawha County

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — There’s another traffic roundabout coming to Kanawha County. The state Division of Highways has hired a contractor to construct a roundabout at the intersection of the I-64 Institute exit and state Route 25 in Institute. West Virginia Paving will be paid $5.4 million to do...

Kanawha County, WV · 07-07

WVVA

West Virginia road closed nearly 10 years with no construction plans in sight

Bluefield, WV · 07-07

Lootpress

Downed tree closes portion of U.S. 60 in Greenbrier County

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: The roadway has reopened. — A portion of U.S. Route 60 is closed Saturday afternoon due to a downed tree. According to Greenbrier County Homeland Security & Emergency Management, the roadway is closed from Sewell Valley Baptist Church to the intersection of Crag Road. The traffic advisory was issued […]

Greenbrier County, WV · 07-04

WVNS

Fitzpatrick Park reopens after train derailment

MACARTHUR, WV (WVNS) – One of Raleigh County’s seven parks has been reopened to the public after a recent accident. County Parks authorities said a shutdown was required after the derailment of multiple coal train cars at Fitzpatrick Park. While no injuries were reported, some repairs were necessary to the tracks passing through the park. […]

Raleigh County, WV · 07-01

Lootpress

Route 20 closed in Summers County due to downed trees and power lines

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: The roadway has reopened. — A section of Route 20 in Summers County is closed Saturday afternoon after downed trees brought down power lines and a utility pole. According to Summers County 911, the closure is in effect between the West End and Summers County High School. Emergency crews […]

Summers County, WV · 07-04

Lootpress

Downed tree on U.S. Route 60 knocks out power to more than 1,400 in Rainelle area

RAINELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: The roadway has reopened. — A downed tree on U.S. Route 60 Thursday night has left more than 1,400 Appalachian Power customers without electricity and forced the closure of a section of the highway in the Rainelle area. According to Greenbrier County Homeland Security & Emergency Management, U.S. Route 60 […]

Rainelle, WV · 07-03

WVNS

Alert for drivers in Kimball – cars need to be moved

KIMBALL, WV (WVNS) – An alert for drivers in one of our local areas now. According to the Town of Kimball Facebook page, a large funeral procession is planned in the local area. What does this have to do with you? Well, cars need to be moved to another location. If your car is in […]

Kimball, WV · 07-02

woay.com

West Virginia Department of Transportation seeking public input on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program draft

Charleston, WV (WOAY) The West Virginia Department of Transportation wants your input on the future of transportation across the state. The agency has released its draft six-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, outlining proposed highway and transit projects from 2027 through 2032. Residents can learn more and share their feedback during...

West Virginia · 07-02

WVNS

Three-car accident causes road closure on U.S. 52 in McDowell County

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A multi-car accident caused a road closure on part of U.S. 52 in McDowell County. According to a post on the McDowell County WV 911 and Office of Emergency Services’ Facebook page, a three-car accident occurred on the Landgraff side of Eckman Bridge, causing the road to be completely blocked […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 07-01

WSAZ

Crash partially closes road in Kanawha County

CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WSAZ) - All lanes of New Goff Mountain Road are back open to traffic. CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A two-vehicle crash is closing one lane of the 400 block of New Goff Mountain Road. It happened on Friday, just after 11 a.m. According to a Metro...

Kanawha County, WV · 07-03

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