Two Northern Panhandle highway projects among funding awarded by Capito, Manchin

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin announced nearly $19 million for eight key highway projects across West Virginia.

Among them were two in the Northern Panhandle.

The Weirton Frontier Crossing Project was given $1.5 million, while $730,000 will go to the first phase of a second Interchange at The Highlands on I-70.

“Moving West Virginia forward means investing in our roads and highways, and it’s exactly why I requested this funding for eight key projects across our state,” Capito said. “Advancing these projects closer to completion impacts nearly every corner of West Virginia, and will create jobs, grow our local economies, and improve transportation for residents and visitors alike. I’ll continue to deliver needed resources for our state’s core infrastructure and look forward to seeing the tangible benefits of these significant funding awards announced today.”