ELIZABETH BRIDGE VANDALIZED - Profane Graffiti Painted On Structure

(02/22/2002)

Bridge, road and approaches covered with multiple messages

The new Elizabeth bridge across the Little Kanawha River on Route 5 was vandalized from one end to the other this week, including the approaches, roadway, guardrails and walls, mostly with profane graffiti naming local law enforcement officials and generally attacking citizens of Elizabeth. The State Department of Highways said the damage was considerable, linked to the cost of removing the painted messages.