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 […]
Tag: Interstate 79
South Fairmont Arch Bridge demolished for I-79 widening
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 […]
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 […]
Road Work
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 […]
One dead in interstate motorcycle crash
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 […]
Menards first store to open at WestRidge Commons
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 […]
