TRANSPORTATION GRANTS AWARDED REGIONAL COUNTIES

(06/04/2020)

Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) Secretary Byrd White awarded 38 Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants, worth $7,414,975 in total, for projects in 27 West Virginia counties.

The West Virginia Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program is administered by the WVDOT and funded by the Federal Highway Administration. These grants help towns and cities build and improve sidewalks, lighting, and rail trails.

Among projects awarded include:

CLAY COUNTY
Regional Intergovernmental Council
$50,000
Clay Sidewalk Improvements Phase 1

RITCHIE COUNTY
Town of Harrisville
$370,000
Harrisville Sidewalk Phase 3

ROANE COUNTY
Town of Reedy
$150,000
Reedy Sidewalks