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Controversial Corridor H Section Awarded; Legal Roadblocks Remain
8 Jul
Summary
- Construction contracts for the final stretch of Corridor H have been awarded.
- Environmental groups filed a federal suit claiming harm to Wardensville's economy.
- Virginia's decision to improve existing roads may render West Virginia's section obsolete.
West Virginia officials have announced that construction contracts for the final segment of Corridor H have been awarded, moving forward with the project despite ongoing legal challenges. A federal lawsuit filed in April by environmental groups aims to block this final stretch, citing potential harm to the Wardensville area's economy, which relies heavily on tourism and outdoor recreation.
These groups also contend that the construction may be futile, as Virginia has shifted its plans to improve existing two-lane roads rather than building a new four-lane highway. This could result in West Virginia's completed four-lane highway abruptly transitioning to a two-lane road at the state line. The West Virginia Division of Highways, however, maintains that Corridor H will serve as a vital infrastructure improvement for the state, with the Wardensville segment expected to open by 2032 and the entire project by late 2034.
