Safety Improvements on West Washington Street Intersection
Sector: Road • Location: Charles Town, West Virginia, United States
Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) plans safety improvements on a crash-prone segment of West Washington Street in Charles Town. The project aims to improve traffic flow, enhance bicycle and pedestrian access, increase vehicle capacity, and improve sight distance at the intersection leading into the city center. The area has a crash rate 2.5 times higher than the state average, with 51
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Government
- Location
- Charles Town, West Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Description | The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) plans safety improvements on a crash-prone segment of West Washington Street in Charles Town. The project aims to improve traffic flow, enhance bicycle and pedestrian access, increase vehicle capacity, and improve sight distance at the intersection leading into the city center. The area has a crash rate 2.5 times higher than the state average, with 51 crashes from 2017 to 2021, 29% causing injuries. Public input was gathered in August 2025 to inform design and construction planning. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | West Virginia |
City | Charles Town |
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Source | West Virginia Public Broadcasting |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-08-14 |
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