Traffic Patterns Altered during Evenings Near I-470 This Week

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Ohio County, WV – A portion of Interstate 470 eastbound, from Ohio to West Virgina, will have the right lane closed and the Interstate 470 on ramp, from milepost 6.0 (Exit 6), in Ohio, to milepost 2.0 (Exit 2), in Bethlehem, West Virginia, beginning on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, through Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for bridge maintenance.

These closures will be in the evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., to minimize the impact of the traveling public. Motorists are advised to follow detour signs, reduce speed, and expect delays. 

Alternate Routes: Use Interstate 470 westbound to Ohio County Route 214.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule.

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