Princeton Overhead Bridge Project

The project has begun and currently working.

The completion date for the project is July 10, 2026. Approximately 29 Months.

The bridge is need of repairs before work can fully begin on it. Once repairs are completed and approved work will begin on phase 1 where the bridge will be essentially cut in half down the length of the bridge, demolished and rebuilt. Phase 1 will be then opened to traffic with the same procedure then taking place for phase 2. Once all work is completed the new bridge will then be fully open to the traveling public.

Day and Night shifts will be utilized. The contractor will be required to work shifts that have the least amount of impact to the traveling public based of the phase of work being performed at the time. This will be performed during demolition stages of the project and placement of new steel beams primarily.

During construction there will be primarily two phases of traffic pattern changes. During construction the bridge will be narrowed down to one lane with alternating traffic patterns with the use of temporary traffic signals. This will allow for the phased construction along WV 20 at the location of the bridge. The old bridge will be demolished one side at a time and constructed one half at a time as well.

Pedestrian traffic will be affected during certain stages of construction. During this time alternative routes may be required through the work zone with special attention to safety, However the contractor will be required to maintain access to all houses, schools, and businesses at all times.

The contractor will contact all necessary businesses with any change that may cause potential adverse delays. The construction will be performed one half at a time and this traffic pattern will remain in place until the beginning of the next phase.

Please expect delays throughout the time frame of the project. Delays will be based on the new traffic pattern which will have alternating traffic crossing the bridge during construction. The new pattern will be in place 24 hours per day.

The Princeton Overhead Bridge project will provide a website along with information about signage up via a weekly email update.

Some phases of work will be performed at night. This gives the perception the contractor is not working during the day. However, work is being performed at night in lieu of normal day time hours.

The project recently started. The contractor responsible for performing the work has ensured that all efforts will be made to keep the project on schedule. However there are certain instances that may cause delays that will not be foreseen until the time arises.