Project: Corridor D

Summary

One of the original 23 corridors, Corridor D (U.S. Highway 50) was built to provide access to major urban centers along the east coast from the Midwest, while creating economic development for northwest and North-Central West Virginia and southeast Ohio.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Widening
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 23,722
Length (mi) 70.00
Economic Distress 1.44
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 111
Population Growth Rate (%) -0.1%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 0.7%
Market Size 54,264
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 16.2587
Topography 18

Geography

Region Southeast
State WV
County Doddridge County, Harrison County, Wood County, Ritchie County
City None
Urban/Class Level Mixed
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System None

Timing

Initial Study Date N/A
Post Construction Study Date 1998
Construction Start Date 1966
Construction End Date 1977
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) N/A
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $843,989,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $2,006,537,200

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Case Location

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Narrative

CORRIDOR D

Attachments

ADHS Economic Impact Studies