OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Work continues on several major West Virginia Division of Highways projects in Ohio County, with officials reporting that progress has remained steady despite the recent stretch of extreme heat.
Construction crews are continuing work on the Washington Avenue Bridge replacement, a $5.3 million project that began after the bridge collapsed during planned renovations earlier this year.
According to WVDOH District 6 Manager Brian Kucish, the project remains on schedule and within budget. Crews recently completed pouring the main bridge deck and are now focused on finishing the remaining end sections.
If construction continues as planned, the bridge is expected to reopen to traffic in September.
Meanwhile, work also continues on Dixons Run Road in Valley Grove, which suffered extensive damage during flooding last year.
Although the roadway has reopened to two-way traffic, final paving has not yet been completed. WVDOH officials said paving crews are currently finishing another project in Cameron before moving to Dixons Run Road.
Repairs to Dixons Run Road have totaled approximately $400,000 so far, not including the cost of the final paving work.
Officials anticipate fresh asphalt will be placed on the roadway sometime in August, completing the long-awaited restoration project.
