The West Virginia Division of Highways and Gov. Jim Justice announced this week that a $17.9 million contract has been awarded to repair and rehabilitate the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. The Intelligencer Wheeling News-Register said the project will make repairs on the span’s superstructure and substructure as well as clean, paint, replace damaged suspension cables and renovate lighting. The historic bridge was built in 1849 and closed to vehicle traffic in 2019 after motorists repeatedly ignored Division of Highways weight restrictions and warnings. After the contractor begins work on the bridge, crews will determine the extent of the damage and officials will then determine how the bridge will be used going forward.