Morrisey highlights investment in roads, promises quick pothole paving across West Virginia

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 543

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey ceremoniously signed legislation Tuesday aimed at bolstering work zone safety while promising that potholes across West Virginia will be filled in by May.

The governor said state roadworkers are on target to hit that goal.

“I’m going to tell the public we’re doing our best to get every pothole paved by the end of May,” Morrisey said. “Since January of this year, we’ve already patched more than 18,000 miles of potholes.”

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