Utility Work Planned for Lewisburg

MonPower to replace power poles, causing traffic delays and street closures

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Utility work is scheduled to take place in Lewisburg, West Virginia on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. MonPower will be replacing power poles in the area of Route 219 and Foster Street, causing the traffic light to be non-operational and Foster Street from Route 219 to Lafayette Street to be closed to all traffic during the work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Why it matters

Utility work and infrastructure upgrades are necessary to maintain reliable power and services for the Lewisburg community, but can cause temporary disruptions to traffic flow and access. Advance notice helps residents and commuters plan alternate routes to avoid delays.

The details

According to a Facebook post from the City of Lewisburg, MonPower will be replacing power poles in the vicinity of Route 219 and Foster Street. During this work, there will be a flagger at the intersection as the traffic light will not be operational. Foster Street from Route 219 to Lafayette Street will be closed to all traffic.

  • The utility work is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The players

MonPower

An electric utility company that provides power to the Lewisburg area and will be conducting the infrastructure upgrades.

City of Lewisburg

The local government entity that shared the details of the upcoming utility work on its Facebook page to inform residents.

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The takeaway

Residents and commuters should plan ahead for potential traffic delays and detours in the Lewisburg area on February 4th due to the scheduled utility work, allowing extra time to reach their destinations.