As spring weather returns and people start planning outdoor excursions, the Coopers Rock bridge that accesses the scenic overlook remains closed for maintenance and repairs. The West […]
Tag: bridges
WVDOH accepts bids for three projects including Pleasant Street and Patteson Drive bridges
CHARLESTON — Projects to replace three bridges are among 25 included in a bid-letting held by the West Virginia Division of Highways this week. The WVDOH is […]
Illinois artist selected for Westover bridge pier mural
An artist has been selected to design and complete a new mural in town. Rafael Blanco will create the mural on the Westover bridge pier located near […]
Decades of gov’t neglect prove to be dangerous
It was one of those horrifying images out of an action-adventure or superhero movie: A bridge collapses, sending cars and a bus plummeting into a ravine. While […]
‘Bridging’ the partisan gap for the good of the country
Earlier this month, President Biden announced a major investment in the nation’s infrastructure. States will divide $27.5 billion in new federal aid to repair or replace thousands […]
Preston Commission discusses masks, gets update on Terra Alta bridge
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission discussed requesting people entering county buildings wear a mask because of the increase in the Delta variant of COVID-19, but took […]
Terra Alta bridge repair
Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — A meeting has been set for 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at town hall to further discuss the Bridge Street Bridge in Terra Alta. The […]
TRIP report: West Virginia’s interstate highway bridges worst in the nation
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 […]
Capito gives update on infrastructure plan talks with the White House
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito offered an update to West Virginia press members on Senate GOP infrastructure plan negotiations Thursday afternoon. She also offered some comments […]
U.S. bridges need more investment
by Peter R. Orszag In the debate over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure and climate bill, it was perhaps inevitable that some policymakers would object to including anything […]
