DOH ANNOUNCES PROJECTED TIMELINE TO HAVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR EXIT 155 PROJECT

The West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) announced that the long-planned improvements to the Interstate 79 Exit 155 interchange near Morgantown are moving closer to construction. Officials say the project is currently finishing the environmental review and engineering phases, with a goal of having a construction contract in place by the end of 2026.

The project is expected to cost approximately $135 million and will be funded through a combination of state, federal, and private funding sources. Once the contract is secured, the work will begin a multi-year construction effort aimed at improving traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure at one of the region’s busiest gateways into Morgantown and Monongalia County.

Planned improvements include reconfiguring the interchange, replacing aging bridges, constructing a flyover for westbound traffic, and upgrading Chaplin Hill Road to better accommodate increasing traffic and future development in the area.

These improvements are expected to positively impact several nearby opportunities represented by Black Diamond Realty, including:
7100 Willie G Ave
750 Chaplin Hill Road
814 Chaplin Hill Road

This information has been summarized, read WAJR’s full coverage on the Exit 155 Project.