Local and State Agencies Work Together to Build Access Road in McDowell County After Private Bridge Was Destroyed by Flood

Local and state agencies work together to build access road in McDowell County after private bridge was destroyed by flood

GARY, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the completion of a new access road to help people in part of McDowell County after a private bridge was destroyed by flooding in February 2025. According to a press release from Governor Morrisey, a new access road was made to help the community on Sunburst Drive along the Tug Fork River in McDowell County. The road aims to help with safe and reliable access for the community, after the flo…

State and Local Agencies Join Forces to Build Access Road After Flood Destroys Private Bridge in McDowell County - West Virginia Daily News

GARY, W.Va. (WVDN) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined local partners in announcing the completion of a new access road for residents of a small neighborhood along the Tug Fork River in McDowell County. The project restores safe and reliable access to the community on Sunburst Drive after flooding in February destroyed the private bridge that once served as the neighborhood’s only entry point. After it was determined that the bridge was not state-own…

State and local agencies team up to build new access road in McDowell County

McDowell County, WV (WOAY) – Governor Patrick Morrisey says the state worked with local agencies to build a new access road for the community on Sunburst Drive along the Tug Fork River in McDowell County. The bridge connecting to the road was wiped out in February’s severe floods. Due to it being privately owned, it was not eligible for state funds. In response, the Department of Environmental Protection partnered with the McDowell County Commis…

State, local, and private partners build access road after flood destroys bridge in McDowell County

GARY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined local leaders Wednesday to announce the completion of a new access road for residents of Sunburst Drive in McDowell County. The project restores safe passage for the neighborhood after flooding in February destroyed the private bridge that once served as its only entry point. .u463cde7b7520b86b28f02435a06b5b57 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; wi…