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Traffic signals installed at WVU–Walmart intersection; county reports progress on curbs, ARPA reconciliation and road repairs
Summary
Mayor Lewis reported that traffic signal poles and hardware have been installed at the WVU–Walmart intersection and that testing and permanent electrical service remain pending; commissioners also discussed ARPA reporting, broadband oversight and local pothole complaints.
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Mayor Lewis reported Feb. 5 that crews have installed traffic-signal poles and much of the supporting hardware at the WVU–Walmart intersection and that curbs and ADA sidewalk pads at the Walmart corner have been poured as restoration work continues.
Why it matters: the new signals and curb realignment are intended to improve pedestrian access and traffic flow near a busy retail and campus corridor; activation of the lights depends on Mon Power providing permanent electrical service and on weather for final pavement marking.
Mayor Lewis said his county engineer, Mr. Dinkel, advised that all eight foundations for the signal poles had been poured, four poles had been set at the Walmart intersection, support cables were in place, and electrical leads were being installed. The mayor said the signal assemblies are physically in place but not yet functional; testing and initiation could occur as soon as next week depending on Mon Power’s schedule and weather. The mayor also said new curbs, sidewalks and ADA pads have been poured at the Walmart corner and that restoration had begun. Work on the Sesame Drive intersection and additional curbing is scheduled to start next week, weather permitting.
As an interim safety measure, the county will install temporary signage to warn drivers that signals are erected and will request permanent signage before the lights are activated at the downhill approach to improve visibility.
In elected-officials’ reports, Commissioner Sean said county staff completed a challenging quarter of ARPA reconciliation tied to broadband awards and other projects and commended the administrator’s work to finalize reporting. He also said the county will continue monitoring reporting from broadband vendors to ensure invoicing and public project reporting align. Separately, a county commissioner noted an increase in pothole complaints following recent freeze-thaw cycles and said officials are prioritizing Road 119 North — from the Glenmark Center to Easton Hill — for repair attention.
Ending: Officials said work will continue over the coming weeks and that activation of the new signal at the Walmart intersection is likely once Mon Power connects permanent service and weather allows final pavement markings.
