The Teays Valley Road project has officially been cancelled, and some told WCHS TV they’re wondering what’s next to alleviate traffic, congestion and accidents.
Makenzie White is an officer with the Hurricane Police Department and she said she’s responded to more accident calls on Teays Valley Road than she can count. She said with ongoing construction on sidewalks and power poles throughout the area, the traffic has been overwhelming for everyone in the area. West Virginia Department of Highways spokesperson Brent Walker said the project would have been paid for by Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds, but restrictions impacted their ability to move forward with the project. Walker said the DOH will continue to maintain Teays Valley Road but until funds become available, no changes will be made. He said they will use the CMAX funding for other congestion projects around the state.