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Residents, businesses urge county to press state on recurring drainage and flooding on Route 7 area
Summary
Public commenters described recent heavy rains that flooded Route 7 in the Dells/Little Richard area, washing large rocks into the roadway; commissioners said they would press state Department of Highways and other agencies to identify responsibility and remedies.
Residents and a local business owner urged the Monongalia County Commission on June 4 to press state and other agencies to address recurring drainage and roadway flooding along Route 7 in the Dells/Little Richard area.
Chad Matheny, owner of CorVel Roofing and Supply, said heavy rain this spring caused multiple highway flood points “in at least 3 or 4 locations” between Pass and Central Supply and described “rocks the size of grapefruits” washing into the roadway, creating a hazard for drivers. Matheny said boreholes…
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