MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Here is a round up of some of the latest news related to the Eastern Panhandle from the West Virginia Division of Highways.
Road Delays –
–There will be delays on WV 51 at the intersection with Interstate 81, near Inwood, in Berkeley County, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Tuesday, April 19, 2022, through Friday, April 22, 2022, to allow for paving of the intersection. During this time, traffic travelling Eastbound on WV 51 will be prohibited from making a left turn onto the Northbound entrance ramp of I-81. Eastbound WV 51 traffic wishing to enter I-81 Northbound, will be directed through the roundabout in Inwood to the I-81 Northbound ramp from WV 51 West. Motorists are advised to stay alert and travel with caution through the work zone. Exact schedule is weather dependent.
— The slow lanes will be closed on southbound Interstate 81 between mile marker 13 and mile marker 16, in Berkeley County, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to allow for pavement repairs. Motorists are advised to stay alert and travel with caution through the work zone. Exact schedule is weather dependent.
Upcoming Road Work in the Eastern Panhandle –
BURLINGTON, W.Va. — Thirteen highway paving projects are among 24 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
“These paving projects are part of a dedicated resurfacing effort all over the state of West Virginia this construction season,” said Joe Pack, P.E., WVDOH Chief of District Operations. “Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads to Prosperity program has allowed the Division of Highways to channel funding into much needed maintenance projects, including paving our roads.”
The WVDOH is reviewing the bids and hopes to award contracts for these projects soon.
Eastern Panhandle projects included in the April 12th bid letting were:
–Charles Town to Halltown paving (Jefferson County)
–Tabler Station interchange improvements (Berkeley County)
–Inwood to Tabler Station paving (Berkeley County)
