WARDENSVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is moving forward with another major phase of the long-awaited Corridor H project, announcing that it will soon begin accepting bids to construct a new stretch of highway extending to the Virginia state line.
In a release issued Monday, WVDOH officials said the new segment, which will run from Wardensville to the state border, will be divided into four separate contracts. Together, the contracts will deliver a 7.2-mile, four-lane highway that continues eastward from the point where the previous section ended just west of town.
The agency said the project reflects years of coordination aimed at balancing transportation improvements with environmental protection.
“The WVDOH has worked cooperatively with various stakeholders over these past several years to develop a project that both meets the transportation needs of the region while at the same time, minimizing negative environmental impacts,” Rumbaugh said. “The citizens of West Virginia are one step closer to having the modern transportation network this region of the state needs to ensure safe and efficient travel.”
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According to WVDOH, bids for the first phase of construction — a 3.7-mile section — are expected to be accepted on March 10. This portion of the highway will extend from just west of Squirrel Gap Road to Waites Run Road.
Construction on the initial section is anticipated to begin later this spring, with work expected to continue through 2030. Officials said the full buildout of the Corridor H segment will require multiple stages to manage terrain, infrastructure complexity, and environmental considerations.
WVDOH officials explained that the four contracts will divide work by specialty. The first two contracts will focus on earthwork operations, including grading and excavation. A third contract will cover the construction of two bridges, while the final contract will address paving, guardrails, signage, and other finishing elements.
Once all phases are completed, the highway is expected to open fully to traffic by 2032, marking another milestone in the decades-long effort to improve east–west connectivity across the Mountain State.
Originally reported by Joey Rather in WBOY.
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