Working to Expand WV Route 2
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Posted: 9:35 PM May 17, 2009
Working to Expand WV Route 2
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It has been talked about for years- expanding all of West Virginia Route 2 to four lanes. It still hasn't happened but the group of people trying to bring it to the forefront of state leaders' minds want your help.
Reporter: Leslie Cebula
Email Address: leslie.cebula@wtap.com
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Posted by: Susan on May 19, 2009 at 03:07 AM

An expanded 4 lane Rt. 2 or a new rerouted 4 lane Rt. 2 needs to be constructed. Any accidents or house fires can backup traffic for miles and then you have to take a detour that takes you forever to get back on track. It just takes too long to get to Wheeling from here.
Posted by: Betty Location: Parkersburg on May 18, 2009 at 02:22 PM

There aren't any businesses to come to, Senator Boley!
Posted by: Victor Location: Vienna on May 18, 2009 at 01:38 PM

A plan to expand Rt. 2 into a 4 lane highway has been seriously discussed since the early 1970's. It was envisioned that 4 lanes would connect Parkersburg, Huntington, and Charleston and be dubbed 'The Golden Triangle' and bring unparalled economic growth to all three areas (much like Corridor D was supposed to boost the economy of Wood Co. once the highway was completed). Considering how fast plans move in W. Va., it's little wonder that nothing has been done.
Posted by: smresident Location: st. marys on May 18, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Expanding Rt.2 in some locations, particularly in Pleasants County, would be near impossible. I live along Rt. 2 between Belmont and St. Marys, "the narrows". Expansion options are the railroad tracks and the river on one side and a massive rock wall on the other. "If" it would happen, how would we maintain it? We can't maintain Rt. 2 as it is.
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