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I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 7/13/2020

Below is a review of the work that has taken place on the project and work scheduled for the coming week:

Week of 7/13/2020

I-70

Sections A and C Westbound crossovers were in effect.

Westbound lanes were closed from Exit 2A through the span of Fulton Bridge.

o As a part of this long-term closure, the Oglebay Park I-70 Westbound Entrance Ramp (Exit 2A) and the 16th Street Ramp (Exit 1B) to US 250/WV 2 were also closed.

The Market Street Overpass width reduction continued. 

The closure of the on-ramp from US-250 North to I-70 Westbound continued. 

McColloch Street single lane closures continued. 

There were single lane closures on Route 2 (Main Street) in the area under I-70.

Beginning Monday, July 13, there were nightly closures (8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) in both directions to allow for work on the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Bridge.

o The closures spanned from I-70 Eastbound Exit 225 (US-40 On-Ramp) to Exit 1A and continued through Thursday evening.

Ohio Route 7

While the nightly closures take place on I-70 from Monday to Thursday, there were intermittent lane closures and single lane restrictions on Route 7 South at the Wheeling Bridgeport Exit. There were also intermittent rolling slowdowns in both directions.

Look Ahead to Week of 7/20/2020

I-70

Construction will continue in Sections A and C Westbound where crossovers are in effect.

Westbound lane closures from Exit 2A through the span of Fulton Bridge will continue.

o As a part of this long-term closure, the Oglebay Park I-70 Westbound Entrance Ramp (Exit 2A) and the 16th Street Ramp (Exit 1B) to US 250/WV 2 are also closed.

The Market Street Overpass width reduction will continue.

The closure of the on-ramp from US 250 North to I-70 WB will continue.

The area of McColloch Street under I-70 will continue to have single lane closures.

The single lane closures on Route 2 (Main Street) in the area under I-70 will continue.

I-470

From Sunday July 19 through August 7, there will be nightly closures of I-470 eastbound and lane closures of I-470 westbound. 

o These closures will take place Sunday through Thursday nights from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.  

Motorists are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns and expect delays. Any questions or concerns regarding the I-70 Bridges Project can be directed to the hotline at (304)810-3214. Please note that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. For additional information regarding this project, please visit www.i70forward.com​.

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