WV on the DOT

What you can measure, you can manage. Michelle Oxley and Taylor Boone join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about how the Performance Management Division measures and tracks results across all WVDOT Divisions and Districts to improve everything from the quality of the work to the efficiency of the agency.

Snow plow drivers work in two 12 hour shifts until roads are clear. But did you know they may repeat the same route throughout the entire shift? How are plow schedules structured? Joe Pack, Chief Engineer of District Operations, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to describe the work and what it takes to choose this challenging career.

On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Public Relations Division takes a moment with listeners to say Happy Thanksgiving and share some of the stories from around West Virginia Department of Transportation this season.

West Virginia has 17 covered bridges, built between 1852 and 1911. Tracy Brown, P.E., WVDOH State Bridge Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about these timeless structures, and provide insight on some newer bridges throughout the state.

Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo and Wayne countries make up West Virginia Division of Highways District 2. From paving projects on rural roads to slide repair projects, District 2 Engineer, Rob Pennington, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to provide an update.

As the West Virginia Division of Highways summer paving season wraps up, District 7 Engineer, Brian Cooper, joins us on WV on the DOT this week to talk about paving in Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur and Webster counties as well as provide an update on bridges and other projects.

From the US 340 Safety Stabilization Project to paving to preparing for snow, West Virginia's eastern panhandle is full of activity this season. Lee Thorne, District 5 Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to provide an update.

Summer has faded but WVDOT paving season has not. District 1 Manager, Arlie Matney, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share strategy on paving until the asphalt plants close, as we ready our equipment for snow and gear up to begin tree canopy clearing.

With Mileground nearly complete, and projects including Campus Drive and Van Voorhis moving forward, Jason Nelson, District 4 Construction Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to provide updates on Morgantown area projects.

It covers the Roadeo, Wellsburg, working together with other states, our equipment and equipment operators and a heartfelt word on the passing of Tom Badgett.

Our friends from around the region join West Virginia on this week's WV on the DOT podcast, recorded live at the 2023 Regional Equipment Training Conference "Roadeo." Each year, participating states gather to test skills, share knowledge and talk safety as they work together to maintain roads and bridges across our region. What do Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi DOT's think of the roads in West...

Governor Justice and Secretary Wriston joined with the communities of Wellsburg, WV and Brilliant, OH to cut the ribbon on the new Wellsburg Bridge on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. This week's WV on the DOT podcast features interviews recorded live on the bridge, with people in attendance at the memorable event.

The Wellsburg Bridge, connecting Wellsburg, WV and Brilliant, OH, will soon be open to traffic. The bridge made national news when it floated down the river on April 26, 2021. Mike Witherow, Regional Construction Engineer for District 6, joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to talk all things Wellsburg Bridge.

The US 340 Safety Stabilization Project near Harper's Ferry will be underway next week to remove rocks high above traffic on a busy stretch of roadway. Jason Foster, P.E., Chief Engineer of Development, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to answer frequently asked questions on the project, while Scott Eplin, Assistant Deputy Secretary of Transportation, talks about Divis...

Corridor H; we're building it! What about an update? Jason Foster and Travis Long join Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to provide a section by section update on the road which will bring new opportunities to an entire region of our state. Also this week, Jake Bumgarner discusses his new role as West Virginia Department of Transportation's Special Programs Manager and Jake F...

Projects to alleviate heavy traffic through congested areas must be designed with consideration for keeping traffic moving during construction. This week, Ryan Canfield joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to talk about Cross Lanes Widening, Culloden Interchange, RHL Boulevard, Jefferson Road, and other projects that, when complete, will change the face of how traffic flows through a growing...

Projects to alleviate heavy traffic through congested areas must be designed with consideration for keeping traffic moving during construction. This week, Ryan Canfield joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to talk about Cross Lanes Widening, Culloden Interchange, RHL Boulevard, Jefferson Road and other projects which, when complete, will change the face of how traffic flows through a growing...

West Virginia Division of Highways is #SeeingResults with wave after wave of projects all over the state, but where specifically will the new round of funding discussed in recent legislative sessions go? Joe Pack, P.E., Chief Engineer of Operations joins us on this week's WV on the DOT to answer every taxpayers biggest question; where is my money going? Listen here: LINK and follow WV on the DOT o...

West Virginia Division of Highways is #SeeingResults with wave after wave of projects all over the state, but where specifically will the new round of funding discussed in recent legislative sessions go? Joe Pack, P.E., Chief Engineer of Operations joins us on this week's WV on the DOT to answer every taxpayers biggest question; where is my money going?

When you look at a map, you'll see that roads build connections. When we talk with other state Department's of Transportation we build those connections too, and map our path to overcome shared challenges. This week, Kristy Hall, Secretary of South Carolina Department of Transportation and her Chief of Staff, Justin Powell, join us our WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the similarities between t...

This week on WV on the DOT, West Virginia's longest serving former Secretary of Transportation Paul Mattox joins us for a special feature show on #SeeingResults with WVDOT today. Also featured on this week's show are Jeff Miller with a Yeager Bridge update, Natalie Holcomb with great news for parents and new teen drivers, and Rita Pauley with an update on WVDOT's data driven approach.

This week on WV on the DOT, West Virginia's longest serving former Secretary of Transportation Paul Mattox joins us for a special feature show on #SeeingResults with WVDOT today. Also featured on this week's show are Jeff Miller with a Yeager Bridge update, Natalie Holcomb with great news for parents and new teen drivers, and Rita Pauley with an update on WVDOT's data driven approach. Listen here:...

WVDOT is seeing results with Governor Justice's Roads to Prosperity Program and Secondary Roads Initiative. On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, retiring Interim State Highway Engineer Greg Bailey joins Randy and Jennifer to share his enthusiasm for maintaining secondary roads, and progress on projects including I-64 Widening, Wellsburg Bridge and Corridor H.

WVDOT is seeing results with Governor Justice's Roads to Prosperity Program and Secondary Roads Initiative. On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, retiring Interim State Highway Engineer Greg Bailey joins Randy and Jennifer to share his enthusiasm for maintaining secondary roads, and progress on projects including I-64 Widening, Wellsburg Bridge and Corridor H. Listen on transportation.wv.gov here:...

When Secretary Byrd White served at West Virginia Department of Transportation, he was known for his financial knowledge and business sense; but to employees throughout WVDOT, he was best known for his laughter. Byrd joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share his perspective on the direction of the agency since he retired. Also this week, Tony Clark provides an update o...