WV on the DOT - 226 - Joe Pack and Stevie Johnson on Bridge Inspections and the Silver Bridge
Release Date: 12/12/2024
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Governor Morrisey recently named Todd Rumbaugh, P.E., as Secretary of Transportation. Todd joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk eastern Kanawha County, work zone safety and a look ahead.
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We've seen a lot of snow plows this past week, but what's it like to be inside one? Brian Green and Zane Ryan join Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share real life stories from behind the wheel of a snow plow. Also featured this week, as snow subsides we see new potholes left behind. Joe Pack explains how potholes form and what WVDOT is doing to fight potholes through the winter.
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2025 is here, and as we reflect on the many successes of 2024, WV on the DOT podcast takes a look back at some of the many voices that made up our shows. All 230 episodes are available on transportation.wv.gov, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud; so if you want to learn more about your Department of Transportation, browse through and find a topic that interests you!
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As WVDOT looks back at 2024, Secretary Wriston joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share the effort and heart of the 6,000 employees statewide who made the wins and successes possible.
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West Virginia Department of Transportation is always working, and ready to respond should emergency needs arise, even on Christmas Day. This week's WV on the DOT podcast is dedicated to sharing the holiday season. We wish you the merriest Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.
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The East River Mountain Tunnel provides safe passage under the mountain from Mercer County, West Virginia into Virginia and has done so for the past 50 years. Senator Swope, who worked on the tunnel, reminisces with Ryland Musick, P.E., WVDOH District 10 Engineer whose father worked on the tunnel, on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.
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The 31st Street Bridge, Second Creek Road Bridge, Market Street Bridge, Jennings Randolph Bridge; the Bridge Safety Inspection Program arms WVDOT with the information necessary to make proper decisions for the safety of the traveling public. Joe Pack and Stevie Johnson join Jennifer and Luke on this week's WV on the DOT podcast for an in-depth look, as the anniversary of the Silver Bridge tragedy approaches.
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On this week's WV on the DOT podcast with Randy and Jake, Doug Kirk, Chief Engineer of Environmental Compliance, shares stories about the Nitro-St. Albans I-64 project and Director Jack McNeely discusses the happenings at Governor's Highway Safety Program during the winter months.
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At West Virginia Department of Transportation, we've had a year to be thankful for; with new roads, fresh pavement, interstate widening, tree canopy clearing, bridge projects --- roadwork all around the state. Join us for a Thanksgiving special WV on the DOT podcast.
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On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Secretary Wriston responds to comments from Facebook posts on a variety of topics. It's the who, what, when, where and why behind WVDOT projects. Have a question? The helpline 833-WVROADS provides information specific to any road or bridge in the state; and if you want to hear it on the podcast email [email protected]
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