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CVB warns of heavy weekend crowds, asks county to coordinate traffic and safety
Summary
Visit Mountaineer Country CVB development director Joe Via told the Monongalia County Commission that multiple events this weekend could draw an estimated 6,500–7,000 visitors and urged coordination with police and WVU to manage traffic near Exit 155.
Joe Via, development director for Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, told the Monongalia County Commission on March 18 that tourism activity in the county is strong and several concurrent events could bring thousands of visitors this weekend. "Tourism is definitely alive and well in Mon County," Via said, citing the NCAA women's basketball tournament, WVU baseball, a PA YMCA state swim meet and numerous youth tournaments.
Via estimated the combined weekend attendance at about 6,500 to 7,000 people and said the PA YMCA…
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