WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a $1,000,000 check to complete essential engineering and design work that will pave the way to completely replacing the Market Street Bridge. Rep. Moore secured these funds through his work on the House Appropriations Committee in Fiscal Year 2026.
This $1 million investment is essential to completing engineering and design work that will complete the first phase of replacing the bridge and will unlock prior funding streams secured to rebuild the Market Street Bridge, which carries West Virginia Spur Route 2 across the Ohio River, Ohio Route 7, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
The prolonged closure of the Market Street Bridge has created traffic congestion, complicated daily commutes, and negatively impacted local businesses and economic activity throughout the Ohio Valley. The engineering work funded through this appropriation represents a critical first step toward constructing a new bridge and restoring this vital transportation corridor.
Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:
“The Market Street Bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure for the people of Wheeling and the entire Ohio Valley. For more than a year, families, workers, and local businesses have dealt with the consequences of its closure, including longer commutes, increased traffic, and economic disruption. Through my work on the House Appropriations Committee, I was proud to secure $1 million to begin the engineering work necessary for a full replacement of the bridge. This investment moves us one step closer to restoring a safe, reliable crossing that will strengthen commerce, improve mobility, and better serve our communities for generations to come.”
