Wellsburg Bridge
The Wellsburg Bridge is a tied-arch bridge that crosses the Ohio River and connects Brooke County, West Virginia and Jefferson County, Ohio (near the cities of Wellsburg, West Virginia and Brilliant, Ohio). The grand opening celebration was on September 20, 2023, and the bridge opened to motorists the following morning.[1] The project cost $131 million.[2] The bridge is to be renamed when the West Virginia Legislature convenes in January 2024. In preparation for the naming, West Virginia state senator Ryan Weld of Brooke County, West Virginia solicited input from local residents on social media.[2]
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External links[edit]
- https://transportation.wv.gov/communications/PressRelease/Pages/Gov_Justice_WVDOH_to_hold_ceremony_to_celebrate_grand_opening_of_Wellsburg_Bridge.aspx
- https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/closed/wellsburgbridge/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/about-us/stories/july-summer-2021/floating-away
References[edit]
- ^ Murphy, Annalise (September 18, 2023). "Wellsburg bridge days away from grand opening, Events Director comments on impact". WTRF.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Scott, Warren (September 18, 2023). "Naming of new Ohio River bridge to come later". Weirton Daily Times. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
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