Speed and aggressive driving were in play during a Jan. 3 multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 79 that took the lives of two people, police say. According to criminal complaints, a joint investigation conducted by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department and its crash ...
FAIRMONT — Contractors for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) used explosives to demolish the northbound span of the South Fairmont West Virginia Arch Bridge on Interstate 79 on Friday. The demolition is part of a massive project to widen I-79 to six lanes from Harrison ...
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia ranks worst in the nation for interstate highway bridge deterioration and is tied for seventh-worst for interstate pavement condition, according to a new report released this month by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The report is called ...
Workers continue repairs Monday to the Interstate 79 Halleck Road overpass. More than two years ago, metal I-beam braces were installed in spots to add support underneath. From underneath, crumbling seams and supports were visible in November 2019, prompting residents to ...
MORGANTOWN — A motorcycle driver died in a crash Monday evening on Interstate 79 near mile marker 145 southbound. According to witnesses, the driver lost control of the motorcycle while traveling south, laid it down, and struck a guardrail, the West Virginia State Police ...
MORGANTOWN — The store meant to anchor WestRidge Commons — the retail portion of the 1,000-plus acre WestRidge business and retail park — is now open. “I like the location,” said Mark Lange, general manager of Menards, at 351 Brattice Drive in Westover. “It gives a good view of ...