Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) (above at podium) recently outlined a “major overhaul” of West Virginia’s transportation priorities, introducing a focus on repairing and preserving existing bridges and roads.
[Above photo via the West Virginia Governor’s Office]
“From jobs to schools to safety, infrastructure connects every part of life in our state,” the governor said in a statement. “That is why I’m unveiling a major course-correction for our state’s transportation policies. A better, safer, and more efficient transportation system starts with fixing what we already have and making sure it lasts.”
As a result, Gov. Morrisey has directed the West Virginia Department of Transportation to immediately implement the following measures:
- Refocus resources on long-overdue maintenance.
- Reduce administrative overhead and invest those savings into the state’s roads and bridges.
- Protect core maintenance funding, warning that failure to do so would jeopardize long-term stability.
- Provide greater transparency into ongoing projects and make commitments based upon resources available.
The governor added that his administration is also restructuring debt repayment to protect future infrastructure budgets and is pledging “greater transparency” regarding WVDOT’s infrastructure planning process, promising regular updates on project selection, finances, and timelines.
“Our focus will remain on preserving our existing system, maintaining the roads and bridges that West Virginians count on every day, and ensuring the safety of the traveling public and the strength of our workforce,” added Todd Rumbaugh, WVDOT secretary.
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