HB 5201
Requiring DOH public notification of traffic change 48 hours in advance
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Highways (DOH) to notify the public, through local media and social media, about planned changes to traffic patterns due to construction projects at least 48 hours in advance. The goal is to give drivers sufficient time to prepare for potential delays or detours. An exception is made for emergency construction changes that cannot be scheduled in advance. This legislation aims to improve traffic flow and public awareness during road construction.
Key provisions
- The Division of Highways must provide 48 hours’ notice of construction traffic changes.
- Notification must be delivered through local media and social media.
- Emergency construction changes are exempt from the 48-hour notice requirement.
- The bill amends existing code to include this notification requirement.
Who is affected
- Drivers in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Department of Highways
- Local media outlets
- Social media users
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for 48-hour advance notice of construction traffic changes.
- Specifies the channels for public notification (local media and social media).
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