West Virginia Governor Announces $2 Million for Airport Taxiway Completion

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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced nearly $2 million in funding from the Governor's Civil Contingency Fund to help complete the taxiway project at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport. The total cost of the new taxiway is around $5 million and it is currently 98% complete. With this final round of funding, the new terminal will be connected to the main runway area, allowing for expanded commercial service and new airline offerings.

Why it matters

The completion of the new taxiway and terminal project at the North Central West Virginia Airport is a significant infrastructure investment that will enable the airport to attract more commercial flights and airline services, boosting economic activity and connectivity for the region.

The details

The new terminal project at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport has been underway for some time. The total cost of the new taxiway portion of the project is around $5 million, and as of Friday, it was 98% complete. This final round of $2 million in funding from the Governor's Civil Contingency Fund will allow the project to be completed, connecting the new terminal to the main runway area and enabling expanded commercial service and new airline offerings.

• The new terminal project at the North Central West Virginia Airport has been underway for some time.
• As of Friday, the new taxiway portion of the project was 98% complete.
• The $2 million in funding announced by Governor Morrisey on Friday will allow the project to be completed.
• The new terminal is expected to be open by April.

What’s next

With the completion of the taxiway, the new terminal at the North Central West Virginia Airport will be connected to the main runway area, allowing for expanded commercial service and new airline offerings.