CHARLESTON, W.Va. -
Gov. Cecil H. Underwood today announced that the West Virginia Division
of Highways (DOH) launched a new Web site dedicated exclusively to the
Appalachian Corridor D (U.S. 50) project in the Parkersburg area.
The Web site, www.wvcorridord.com,
is an informational tool developed by DOH to keep citizens informed on
the progress of the Corridor D construction project.
"The World Wide Web has
been instrumental in keeping West Virginians informed on other major highway
construction projects in the state, so it was logical for the Division
of Highways to develop this Web site on Corridor D," Gov. Underwood said.
"We are working to provide more public information on major highway projects
now, and I believe we are succeeding in that effort.
"This information is important
to citizens who want to know how the project is progressing, and that
can be done with the click of a computer mouse."
The Web site provides information
on Appalachian Corridor D, including project history, safety and construction
updates. The DOH has included a media area on the site to efficiently
provide project information to the media. In addition, the Web site provides
citizens the opportunity to submit questions and comments about the project
to DOH via e-mail.
"West Virginians have asked
to be kept informed of our design and construction programs, and we are
responding," said Sam Beverage, acting Transportation secretary and commissioner
of Highways. "The Internet has proven to be an excellent way to channel
accurate and updated project information to citizens. These kinds of Web
sites only supplement our more traditional public involvement methods,
such as public meetings."
Recent studies indicate
that about 44 percent of West Virginians have access to the Internet at
home, school or work.
"Public meetings or public
hearings may not be convenient for citizens to attend and give us their
input on this or other projects," Beverage said. "This Web site will provide
project information to anyone who wants it and give the Division of Highways
more opportunities to communicate with people than we ever have."
For more information on
the Corridor D project, contact the West Virginia Division of Highways
at www.wvcorridord.com.
