WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of May 4, 2020

West Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following announcement on May 11.

Continuing its commitment to transparency, the West Virginia Department of Transportation offers the following weekly update on the I-70 Bridges Projects in Ohio County for the week of May 4, 2020.

Below is a review of the work that has taken place on the project and work scheduled for the coming week:

Week of 5/4/2020

I-70

Sections A and C Westbound crossovers were in effect.

Westbound lanes were closed from Exit 2A through the span of Fulton Bridge.

As a part of this long-term closure, the Oglebay Park I-70 Westbound Entrance Ramp (Exit 2A) and the 16th Street Ramp (Exit 1B) to US 250/WV 2 were also closed.

There were single lane closures on McColloch Street beneath I-70.

Look Ahead to Week of 5/11/2020

I-70

Construction will continue in Sections A and C Westbound where crossovers are in effect.

Westbound lane closures from Exit 2A through the span of Fulton Bridge will continue.

As a part of this long-term closure, the Oglebay Park I-70 Westbound Entrance Ramp (Exit 2A) and the 16th Street Ramp (Exit 1B) to US 250/WV 2 are also closed.

The single lane closures on McColloch Street beneath I-70 will continue for another four weeks

Beginning Monday, May 11, there will be a width reduction on the Market Street Overpass that will last approximately two months.

Beginning Monday, May 11, at the junction of US 250 and I-70 WB, Ramp J will be closed. The ramp is anticipated to re-open in mid-September 2020.

Tuesday, May 12, weather permitting, there will be single lane closures on I-70 EB at Exit 5. Ramp G, the on-ramp to US 250 SB, will also be closed.

These closures will last six hours in order to allow for emergency shoulder and pothole repairs.

US Route 40

Tuesday, May 12, there will be alternating EB and WB single lane closures below the I-70 Elm Grove Bridge. These will last from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in order to allow for bridge inspection work.

Motorists are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns and expect delays. Any questions or concerns regarding the I-70 Bridges Project can be directed to the hotline at (304)810-3214. Please note that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. For additional information regarding this project, please visit

www.i70forward.com.

Original source can be found here.