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Interstate 79 near Elkview affected by lane closures Monday, Tuesday nights
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Interstate 79 near Elkview affected by lane closures Monday, Tuesday nights

  • By Kendra Gilchrist kgilchrist@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated 5 hrs ago

Lane closures will affect Interstate 79 between the Big Chimney and Elkview exits on Monday and Tuesday, the West Virginia Department of Trans…

Detours ahead: Dunbar Toll Bridge to close Sunday for deck repairs
Kanawha Valley

Detours ahead: Dunbar Toll Bridge to close Sunday for deck repairs

  • Staff reports
  • Updated Aug 17, 2026

Both lanes of the Dunbar Toll Bridge, which connects Dunbar and South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, will be closed Sunday for deck repair, the West Virginia Dep…

Safer streets: ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä officials ask for community input on traffic safety plans
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Safer streets: ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä officials ask for community input on traffic safety plans

  • By Kendra Gilchrist kgilchrist@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Aug 7, 2026

Do you want to help shape the future of transportation safety in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä? City of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä officials invite residents, commuters, busines…

Officials tout Fort Hill Bridge plans; nearly 18% of WV spans in poor condition
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Officials tout Fort Hill Bridge plans; nearly 18% of WV spans in poor condition

  • By Christopher Millette cmillette@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Aug 12, 2026

On Thursday, state officials touted the beginning of a $74.5 million bridge renovation project in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, which is mostly to be paid for w…

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Roundabout coming to Institute; expect delays, closures for 2nd in Kanawha County
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Roundabout coming to Institute; expect delays, closures for 2nd in Kanawha County

  • By Christopher Millette cmillette@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jul 14, 2026

Kanawha County should see its second roundabout open about a year from now. Until then, expect some construction delays and temporary road and…

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50 bridges in 5 years: WVDOT plans to repair/replace spans across the Kanawha Valley
Kanawha Valley

50 bridges in 5 years: WVDOT plans to repair/replace spans across the Kanawha Valley

  • Staff reports
  • Updated Aug 14, 2026

Your upcoming travel around Kanawha County and beyond might be slowed a bit by a wide-ranging bridge construction project now underway.

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WV House sets up stripping civil service, grievance access from many state employees
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WV House sets up stripping civil service, grievance access from many state employees

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Mar 17, 2026

The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed legislation that would set up stripping civil service status and access to grievance procedure…

WV officials count steep flood costs, consider recovery concerns amid FEMA turmoil
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WV officials count steep flood costs, consider recovery concerns amid FEMA turmoil

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Feb 26, 2026

Next week will mark 10 months and six months since flood events devastated Southern West Virginia and Northern West Virginia, respectively, pr…

The region's road departments prep for winter conditions, offer safety tips
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The region's road departments prep for winter conditions, offer safety tips

  • By MARY JANE EPLING mjepling@hdmediallc.com
  • Nov 7, 2025

CATLETTSBURG, Ky. — The first flakes of the season have already fallen in some parts of West Virginia, and more snow could be looming in the c…

Some Turnpike access ramps to be closed in Kanawha City starting Tuesday
Kanawha Valley

Some Turnpike access ramps to be closed in Kanawha City starting Tuesday

  • Staff reports
  • Updated Sep 2, 2025

Portions of the West Virginia Turnpike Exit 95 access ramps at Kanawha City will be closed beginning Tuesday for a construction project, accor…

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