Great progress has been made on Corridor H in the last several years in terms of both construction and design-development. The Kerens to Parsons section is no
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Residents in West Virginia want more input on a four-lane highway slated to cut through the towns of Thomas and Davis, continuing over the Blackwater Canyon Historic Area, after local officials passed a resolution voicing their support for the project. The state received federal Infrastructure Bill funding to complete the Corridor H Highway, which begins in Tucker County. Hugh Rogers - chair of the highways committee and board member for the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy - said residents and business owners, who rely on tourism, are concerned about the effect of the highway on wildlife and outdoor recreation. .
Virginia has some of the fastest-eroding coastline in the U.S, so an effort at one federal agency is bringing new focus to the region. Inside the Commerce Department lies NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In recent years, NOAA has designated Habitat Focus Areas in select locations around the country to attempt to restore coastal habitats. .
West Virginia has received federal Infrastructure Bill funding to complete the Corridor H Highway, a four-lane route beginning in Tucker County and connecting with Interstate 81 in Strasburg, Virginia. Some environmental groups and local residents argued the project s current route could disrupt wildlife habitat and local economies based on outdoor recreation and tourism. Hugh Rogers, board member and chair of the highways committee for the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, said small towns around Blackwater Falls would feel the impact from increased traffic and congestion. .