I-70 Bridges Project Update: Week of 2/15/2021
Below is a review of the work that has taken place on the project and work scheduled for the coming week:
Week of 2/15/2021
• I-70 Eastbound was closed from US 250 & WV 2 South - 16th Street Exit (Exit 1B) to the Oglebay Park Exit (Exit 2A) for phase two of the Fulton Bridge Replacement as part of the I-70 Forward Bridges Project.
o The US-250 North on-ramp to I-70 East was closed as a part of phase two.
o These closures will continue for approximately nine months.
o All thru traffic is advised to use I-470 as the official detour to reach points East, while local traffic is encouraged to use US-40 Eastbound.
• Construction continued in Sections A and C Westbound where crossovers were in effect.
• The Market Street Overpass width reduction continued.
• The lane width reductions on the eastbound entrance ramp and westbound exit ramp to Wheeling Island continued.
Look Ahead to Week of 2/22/2021
• I-70 Eastbound will be closed from US 250 & WV 2 South - 16th Street Exit (Exit 1B) to the Oglebay Park Exit (Exit 2A).
o The US-250 North on-ramp to I-70 East will also be closed as a part of phase two.
o These closures will continue for approximately nine months.
o All thru traffic is advised to use I-470 as the official detour to reach points East, while local traffic is encouraged to use US-40 Eastbound.
o Detours are posted in addition to maps that can be viewed on i70forward.com.
• Construction will continue in Sections A and C Westbound where crossovers are in effect.
• The Market Street Overpass width reduction will continue.
• The lane width reductions on the eastbound entrance ramp and westbound exit ramp to Wheeling Island will continue.
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