Lane closures on I-77 and Route 50 overpass bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday

The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced that the Route 50 overpass bridges on I-77 will have single lane closures on August 27 and 28 due to a bridge inspection.

Lanes will be closed going north and southbound on I-77, and east and westbound on Route 50. Crews will work between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day.

Motorists will experience substantial delays on Route 50, and are encouraged to find alternate routes. those on I-77 will not have significant delays. Motorists traveling through the work zones are asked to reduce their speed, use caution, and follow the direction of flagging personnel.

Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may change the work schedule.