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Ohio River Bridge Crossing

The KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission (KYOVA) is studying the potential to create a new bridge crossing of the Ohio River, northeast of the City of Huntington. The purpose of the project is to provide a cross-river system linkage connecting WV 2 to OH 7 with connections to major US highways and I-64 as well as provide improved access for economic development and growth in the region.

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Overview

Three (3) corridors have been identified to consider construction of a new bridge located northeast of the Huntington metropolitan area. Each corridor has been located where impacts can be lessened while meeting the purpose of the study. Ohio’s SR-7 is the western tie-in for all corridors. The eastern tie-in would be WV 193 (Big Ben Highway) and involve WV2 (Ohio River Road).

Corridor 1:

WV 2 (Ohio River Road)/ WV 193 (Big Ben Highway) Intersection.

This corridor would provide the most direct connection between WV 193 and Ohio SR-7. The existing WV-2/WV-193 intersection would be upgraded to a diamond interchange with an overpass bridge to accommodate 4 travel lanes. Ohio Route 7 would also be upgraded to 4 lanes.

Corridor 2:

WV 2 (Ohio River Road) / CR 11 (Big Seven Mile Road) Alternate 2 is located at the WV-2 / CR-11 intersection and along Cox Landing Road, extends over the Ohio River and then intersects with Ohio State Route 7 in Lawrence County, OH. The existing WV-2 / CR-11 intersection will be upgraded to accommodate 4 lanes. Ohio State Route 7 will also be upgraded to 4 lanes.

Corridor 3:

WV 2 (Ohio River Road) / CR 7 (Nine Mile Road) Alternate 3 is located approximately 0.3 miles south of WV CR 7 (Nine Mile Rd) along Douthat Lane and extends over the Ohio River, intersecting OH Route 7 near Private Road 1286. This alternate feature flyover ramps for northbound traffic on OH Route 7 due to available width restrictions adjacent to the Ohio River.

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the need and location for a crossing between Ohio SR 7 and WV SR 193 northeast of the Huntington metropolitan area.

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