The West Virginia Division of Highways says road damage from recent floods that claimed at least 23 lives now totals $46,859,290.
More than a dozen contractors are working to restore access to communities and repairing major routes in 19 counties affected by last month’s flooding. The Division of Highways has also pulled crew members into southeastern West Virginia from across the state- including at least 50 workers from the Eastern Panhandle.
DOH crews are removing debris, stabilizing embankments and shoulders, and clearing ditches and culverts. In a press release the division reports some portions of the 150 damaged roads will have to be entirely rebuilt, and several bridges, too. The highest totals of damage are being reported in Kanawha, Clay, Nicholas, and Greenbrier counties.
- Kanawha: $13,551,500
- Clay: $8,354,000
- Nicholas: $8,337,285
- Greenbrier: $5,158,820
DOH is continuing to survey damage to roadways, and says “the cost of repairs may increase or decrease as additional information is received.”
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