West Virginia Department of Transportation

19/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 19/08/2024 16:56

North central West Virginia paving more than 70 roads

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The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) and its contracting partners are paving more than 70 roads in the north central West Virginia counties of Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor. The massive paving program is the result of a $150 million supplemental budget appropriation provided by Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Legislature.

The counties make up WVDOH District 4.

"District 4 is excited to announce that this paving season has a record-breaking 70-plus roads slated to be paved," said District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins. "With this year's allotment of over $18 million, District 4 is able to achieve an unprecedented amount of road work in our immediate area."

Some of the roads being paved include sections of WV 18 North and Smithton Road in Doddridge County, Sections of US 19 near Goodhope and several roads in the Country Club Community in Harrison County, parts of WV 857 and WV 705 in Monongalia County, parts of US 250 and Monumental Road in Marion County, and sections of US 50 in Taylor and Preston Counties.
For a list of all paving projects funded by the supplemental budget appropriation, including Distict 4, CLICK HERE.
"With the help and support from our leadership these many other roads will receive a fresh new surface thanks to the programs and funding made available by our current administration," Gaskins said.

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Gov. Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 giving the WVDOH an extra $150 million in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State. The money is in addition to $190 received by the WVDOH in federal highway funds.

"Signing Senate Bill 1102 is a huge win for our roads, our people, and West Virginia," said Gov. Justice. "With federal funds only stretching so far, this additional $150 million means our hardworking Division of Highways crew can roll up their sleeves and tackle even more roads. I am beyond proud we got this across the finish, and I thank the West Virginia Legislature for prioritizing our roads. Now, we can keep the momentum going and continue to improve every corner of our state."