West Virginia officials are espousing benefits of the McClanahan Bridge completion in Putnam County, hailing the effort as part of the goal to modernize transportation while boosting the economy.
The $2,284,954.42, Roads to Prosperity Project was funded through the second round of GARVEE Bonds. The bridge crosses the Poca River along County Route 31 in Lanham.
The contract amount also includes the replacement of the Harmons Creek bridge along County Route 38. The bridge was used as a detour during the McClanahan Bridge replacement, and its replacement work is slated to begin soon.
“I promised West Virginians that my Roads to Prosperity program would modernize our transportation system and boost our economy through billions of dollars in new construction and maintenance work on our existing roads and bridges,” Gov. Jim Justice said. “Another one of the hundreds of construction projects made possible by Roads To Prosperity has been completed, and we are excited that this bridge that provides critical access in Putnam County has been replaced and is open again to our motorists.”
Department of Transportation Secretary Byrd White said the project serves as an example of the agency’s commitment to the infrastructure construction program established by Justice.