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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThat\u2019s according to officials at the West Virginia Division of Highways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State officials said the highway was built because of heavy truck traffic on US 522 through the community of Berkeley Springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
About thirty percent of the approximately 13,400 vehicles that use US 522 every day are trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe opening of the southern corridor of the Berkeley Springs Bypass marks a significant milestone in improving safety and mobility for residents and travelers in the region,\u201d said Transportation Secretary Stephen T. Rumbaugh. \u201cThis new segment provides a more efficient route for traffic. When completed, the bypass will provide for a more efficient route for commercial trucks, helping to ease longstanding congestion in the town of Berkeley Springs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In October 2020, Trumbull Corporation was awarded a contract for $59.8 million to build the lower leg of a bypass around Berkeley Springs, beginning south of Winchester Grade Road and extending north of Martinsburg Road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project included construction of several bridges, three new at-grade intersections, and a new interchange with existing WV 9 and Martinsburg Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are proud to deliver this critical infrastructure project as part of our ongoing commitment to modernizing West Virginia\u2019s roadways, promoting safety, and supporting our communities,\u201d Rumbaugh said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2022, A.L.L. Construction Inc. was awarded a contract for $35 million to complete the northern leg of the bypass to connect the southern section back onto US 522 north of Berkeley Springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That project also includes construction of two bridges and a connector road to War Memorial Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe northern corridor of the Berkeley Springs Bypass remains under active development,\u201d Rumbaugh said. \u201cDesign work is advancing, and right-of-way acquisition is ongoing to prepare for future construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe remain committed to moving this project forward and securing the resources necessary to complete the full bypass for the people of Morgan County,\u201d Rumbaugh said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The northern section of the bypass is expected to open to traffic in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening of the southern end of the bypass was delayed by almost a year because of unintended guardrail design and construction issues on the bridge over Route 9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The southern section of the four lane US 522 bypass around Berkeley Springs will open today by noon. That\u2019s according to officials at the West Virginia Division of Highways. State officials said the highway was built because of heavy truck … Continue reading