Мост на шоссе 68 в Западной Вирджинии открыт для движения раньше срока из-за штрафных санкций подрядчику

Route 68 bridge near Ravenswood reopens to some traffic after construction delays RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 11:15 a.m., 9/3/26 A bridge on West Virginia Route 68 between Ravenswood and Parkersburg is opening earlier than expected following weeks of delays. The bridge was opened to traffic as of Thursday, earlier than the expected Sept. 12 opening. Work on the bridge was originally scheduled to be completed Aug. 18. The West Virginia Division of Highways said the $1,600 per day late penalty was built into the contract with Triton Construction, which received the $11.26 million bid. The bridge spans more than 2,700 feet, taking U.S. 33 over the Ohio River, Route 68 and CSX railroad tracks. ORIGINAL STORY A major route between Ravenswood and Parkersburg is expected to remain closed until Sept. 12. West Virginia Route 68 will continue to be blocked at the Wood-Jackson county line by construction that was supposed to be complete Aug. 18. Last year, Triton Construction bid $11.26 million for a deck overlay on the William S. Ritchie Jr. Bridge. The bridge spans more than 2,700 feet, taking U.S. 33 over the Ohio River, Route 68 and CSX railroad tracks. The Division of Highways now says Triton - the same company that will be doing major bridge work in the Charleston area – will be fined $1,600 for each day the work drags on. Drivers may use Interstate 77 as a detour or find another route through Ohio.