DOH announces daytime closure for Range Road in Monongalia County this week

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. The state Department of Highways (DOH) has announced the closure of a portion of Range Road this week due to a large rockslide.

Range Road will be closed from Wadestown Road to County Route 11 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 and 27.

School buses and energy vehicles will still be able to access the area.

All other traffic must use alternate routes.

Motorists should allow extra time for travel or find an alternate route.

Poor weather or unforeseen circumstances could extend the project schedule.