Good afternoon, This is the most recent response to my inquiry about the status of bike access on the Ice's Ferry Bridge on Cheat Lake at Lakeview (SR857). Note that the message makes no mention of bicycles, in spite of the fact that I specifically asked about them. Sheesh. As I've mentioned before, the contractors have let me cross every time I've asked when I've had to get across during working hours. As mentioned below, they've been leaving the road open at the end of every workday to give dockowners access and this makes it passable for bikes as well. Nick
---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Estel, Tracy L" Tracy.L.Estel@wv.gov Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:02:02 -0400
Mr. Hein,
At this time, the roadway and bridge are not open to traffic. However, the bridge may be used for access by those who own the docks on the Morgantown side. We are working with the contractor to try to open the roadway and bridge sooner than the contract completion date of October 31, 2012.
Thank you, Tracy Estel Acting Construction Engineer
-----Original Message----- From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:42 AM To: Radabaugh, Bryan L Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
Bryan, About 2 months ago Frank Gmeindl and I met with Fred Shoukry, at which time Fred indicated that the Ices Ferry bridge would re-open in 3-4 weeks to one-lane traffic. I've seen no indication that this is going to happen and construction workers at the site are unaware of any plans to reopen to traffic. Has this changed?
I am still riding the bridge daily, having to get permission to cross each time from the site workers. I'm concerned, particularly today since seeing more activity on the Morgantown side, that there may be days when the route is blocked.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. My job really does depend on me having a safe and reliable route to get to Morgantown. Other cyclists depend on it as well.
Nick Hein.
-- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --
-- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --