Construction underway on Culloden I-64 exit project - WSAZ

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CULLODEN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - People are finally seeing dirt moved on a long-awaited project.

Construction has begun on a new Interstate 64 exit in Culloden.

The exit is intended to relieve congestion in Hurricane, create better access to businesses in Culloden, and provide additional interstate access to Culloden residents.

Bob Rhoades lives on Benedict Road and can see the construction work from his porch. He says he’s looking forward to finally having a new exit nearby and no longer having to wait through congested traffic in Hurricane.

“I think it’s going to be good for the area,” Rhoades said. “It’s very congested. It’s hard to get through, so yeah, this is going to be a lot quicker.”

The interchange will connect Route 60 in Culloden with I-64 between Hurricane and Milton. The new road will be about two-thirds of a mile long and link up with the interstate just west of the Putnam/Cabell County line.

During the project, the two bridges at the Benedict Road overpass will be replaced with one wide bridge.

“I know it’s still a ways to go, but it’s going to be nice when it gets here,” Rhoades said.

Another neighbor on Benedict Road who didn’t want to be identified is less than thrilled about the project.

“We like it to be quiet and peaceful, and all that is going to change,” he said. “in my honest opinion, it’s just going to be more noise and more traffic.”

Construction is expected to take four years.

The project is being paid for through Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads to Prosperity Program, according to the governor’s office.

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