WV on the DOT

Culverts! Piling walls! Bridges! Amy McClure, Development Engineer for West Virginia Division of Highways District 9, joins us on WV on the DOT this week to explain how these and other projects are developed all across the state.   And don't forget to send us your questions for future podcasts; DOTpodcast@wv.gov

Grievances, FOIA's, claims; WVDOT's Legal Division has never milled and filled a pothole but they're necessary to keep the work moving. What do they even do? Jill Dunn, Director of the Legal Division, is this week's WV on the DOT podcast guest and she's here to answer questions.

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...

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Grievances, FOIA's, claims; WVDOT's Legal Division has never milled and filled a pothole but they're necessary to keep the work moving. What do they even do? Jill Dunn, Director of the Legal Division, is this week's WV on the DOT podcast guest and she's here to answer questions.

Scott Williams, contributing editor for Rider magazine, joins us for WV on the DOT's 150th podcast show to share his perspective on West Virginia's roads. This week's show also features special messages from State of West Virginia agencies who work closely with WVDOT.

WVDOT is made of professionals from across many fields, and all must work together with complete dedication. Working closely with Assistant Commissioner, Rita Pauley, Jonathan Schaffer brings his passion for legislation to WVDOT to do just that.

Tommy Collins, the Acting D8 District Engineer joins Randy & Jake on this week's WV on the DOT to discuss all things District 8 from bridge washing to Corridor H.

It's a central part of any major project, but drivers never see it on the ground. This week, on our WV on the DOT podcast, Shawn Smith shines a light on Contract Administration, demystifying the work behind highway construction contracts.

West Virginia Division of Highways District 9 is full of opportunities for outdoor fun; from the Mountain Rides routes debuted last year to the New River Gorge National Park; all made possible by country roads and the people who maintain them. District 9 Engineer Jim Moore, P.E. joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk smooth roads and working together.

Materials used in the construction of roads and bridges must stand the test of time, but how does WVDOH test them beforehand? How do we share knowledge with other states? Ron Stanevich joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to discuss how breaking rocks, testing concrete and measuring road smoothness contributes to infrastructure that lasts.

Rob Pennington, P.E., WVDOH D2 District Engineer, joins Jake and Lindsey on WV on the DOT to discuss how his district's recent open house went and update listeners on projects in his area.

Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston can drive a truck and design a bridge, but can he host a podcast? It's time to find out! On this week's WV on the DOT, Secretary Wriston takes over as host and slings Randy and Jennifer into the interviewee chairs for some investigative reporting on how to plan a ribbon cutting, keep the information flowing and reach out for work zone safety.

On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, we join you live from the Operations Conference, with guests stopping by to have a conversation about working, learning, communicating -- together.

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles offers plenty of services online. Natalie Holcomb, the Public Information Specialist for the DMV, joins WV on the DOT hosts Jake Flatley and Lindsey Hanks to discuss online services and other programs.

Jason Pizatella, Chief Executive Officer of the Contractor's Association of West Virginia (CAWV) joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about working together.

Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph and Tucker Counties make up West Virginia Division of Highways District 8; a region that receives some of the heaviest snows in West Virginia, yet is known for its motorcycle roads and tourist destinations. Jamie Rossi, District 8 Engineer, is this week's WV on the DOT podcast special guest, with an update on sunny District 8.

On this week's WV on the DOT, Kathy Rushworth, District 1 Maintenance Engineer, joins us from the scene of an emergency culvert repair to share insight working quickly and working together.

Each spring, the West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition brings together partners from around the state working together to build opportunities. For this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Randy and Jennifer recorded live from EXPO, with guests ranging from Jason Pizatella, Chief Executive Officer of the Contractors Association of West Virginia, to our own District and Division leaders, to our...

In mid-March, asphalt plants are opening around the state, kicking off the pothole milling and filling season, while two weeks remain in the tree canopy clearing season with WVDOH on track to trim 3 times as much tree canopy than any year previously. Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., Director of the Operations Division, is our special guest on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

Secretary Wriston joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about work zones, pothole patching, canopy clearing and project updates.

What's happening in Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties? WVDOH District 4 Manager, Mike Daley, joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to share a project update, while Jake takes us Around the DOT with a story about drilling, travel plaza updates and much more.

Lee Thorne, P.E., District 5 Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to provide an update on projects in the Eastern Panhandle; while Jake Flatley features the new Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Alanna Keller, P.E., recently appointed by Secretary of Transportation, Jimmy Wriston, P.E., on Around the DOT.

Everywhere along West Virginia's highways, tree canopies are being cut between now and the end of March. Have questions? Alex Wriston joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT to answer some of the most common questions about tree canopy clearing. And if you have a question about a specific tree or area, call 1-833-WVROADS.

West Virginia Department of Transportation is hiring, with careers available statewide. Natasha White, Director of WVDOT's Human Resources Division, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share some insight on the many types of career available.