On May 30, Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 giving the West Virginia Division of Highways $150 million in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State.
Justice asked the Legislature to approve the extra funding during the first special legislative session in May. The money is in addition to $190 million received by the WVDOH in federal highway funds.
“Signing Senate Bill 1102 is a huge win for our roads, our people, and West Virginia,” said Justice. “With federal funds only stretching so far, this additional $150 million means our hardworking division of highways crew can roll up their sleeves and tackle even more roads. I am beyond proud we got this across the finish, and I thank the West Virginia Legislature for prioritizing our roads. Now, we can keep the momentum going and continue to improve every corner of our state.”
The $150 million supplemental budget appropriation will be used exclusively for paving projects in every district in West Virginia, and will greatly increase the ability of the WVDOH to pave the roads West Virginians drive every day. The special funding is on top of approximately $190 million in federal highway funds.
In Pendleton County, paving projects to be funded by the appropriation are 3.4 miles of Blue Gray Trail (Rt. 33), 5.88 miles of Troublesome Valley, 2.16 miles of Deer Run Road +1, 1.38 miles of Brushy Mountain and 3.95 miles of Sawmill Run Road.
