The West Virginia Division of Highways advises motorists that there will be Traffic Delays, Lane Closures and Temporary Detours on Joyce Street/Route 50 this evening starting at 7 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 a.m.    

 

The purpose for the delay is the replacement of the expansion dams on the US 50 Bridge just before Joyce Street Exit traveling West.  The Westbound off-ramp to Joyce Street and the Eastbound on-ramp from Joyce Street will be closed.  Eastbound off-ramp and Westbound on-ramp to US 50 at Joyce Street will continue to be open.

 

The ramps will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday (10-24-14) to 6 a.m. Monday (10-27-14).  Alternate Routes will be County Route 20 South & County Route 20/75.  Please use posted Detour and expect delays.  Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time for their commute.

 

Also, the Elk Creek Bridge adjacent to Joyce Street, County Route 20 will be closed starting this evening at 7 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 a.m.  Alternate routes will be County Route 20 South & County Route 20/75.

 

The purpose for the bridge closure is that latex overlay will be placed on the existing bridge deck surface.  This bridge is located between the Joyce Street Bridge and Hardee’s.  Both the Eastbound and Westbound on and off ramps will be open coming off of US Route 50 at the Joyce Street Exit. 

 

The bridge will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday (10-24-14) until 6 a.m. Monday (10-27-14).  Please use posted detour and expect delays.  Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time for their commute.