Corridor H is part of the Appalachian Development Highway System and is also known as US 48. It is an east-west United States highway that runs 148 miles (238 km) from northern Virginia to central West Virginia. Its US 48 designation was commissioned in 2002. Before 2002, sections east of Moorefield, West Virginia, were known as WV Route 55 and sections north of Elkins, West Virginia, as US 219. AHDS is part of the Appalachian Regional Commission History In 1964, the President’s Appalachian Regional Commission (PARC) reported to Congress that economic growth in Appalachia would not be possible until the Region’s isolation had been overcome. ... Current U.S. Highway shield The United States Highway System is an integrated system of roads in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... State nickname: Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin Official languages English Area 62,809 km² (41st)  - Land 62,436 km²  - Water 376 km² (0. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Moorefield is a town in Hardy County, West Virginia, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,375. ... Elkins is a city located in Randolph County, West Virginia. ...

When completed it will act as a westward extention of Interstate 66 Interstate 66 is an interstate highway in the eastern United States. ...

Termini

As of 2004, the highway's eastern terminus is in Strasburg, Virginia at Interstate 81. Its western terminus is Weston, West Virginia at Interstate 79. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Strasburg is a town located in Shenandoah County, Virginia. ... I-81 looking southbound near mile 245, Harrisonburg, Virginia. ... Weston is a city located in Lewis County, West Virginia. ... Interstate 79 is an interstate highway in the eastern United States. ...

States traversed

The highway passes through the following states:

• Virginia
• West Virginia

State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... State nickname: Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin Official languages English Area 62,809 km² (41st)  - Land 62,436 km²  - Water 376 km² (0. ...

History

1965

ARDA stands for the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, which Congress passed in an effort to stimulate economic growth in rural Appalachia. This act created the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as well as authorized the creation of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS). This system covers the Appalachian region from New York to Mississippi. The purpose of the ADHS, as defined by Congress, is to "provide a highway system which, in conjunction with the Interstate System and other Federal-aid highways in the Appalachian region, will open up an area or areas where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access". In 1965 Appalachian Corridor H was designated by ARC as one of 23 transportation corridors to be developed as part of the ADHS. top of page AHDS is part of the Appalachian Regional Commission History In 1964, the President’s Appalachian Regional Commission (PARC) reported to Congress that economic growth in Appalachia would not be possible until the Region’s isolation had been overcome. ...

Late 1970's

The possible construction of Corridor H from Elkins to I-81 was studied.

1981

A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was issued. A preferred route was identified, and a public involvement was initiated. top of page

1984

The project was forced to be put on hold due to funding issues, and no Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) or Record of Decision (ROD) was issued on the project. top of page

1990

The project was resurrected, and a re-evaluation for the project was conducted. Based on this re-evaluation, it was determined that a fresh approach to the project should be taken, and a DEIS was prepared. For the purposes of the new study, all corridors considered in the 1981 DEIS were evaluated equally. Scoping meetings for the project were held in October. top of page

1992

The purpose and need documentation was completed in March, and a Corridor Selection Draft Environmental Impact Statement (CSDEIS) for the project was completed in October. This DEIS concentrated on Corridor Selection for the project. top of page

1994

In October an Alignment Selection Draft Environmental Impact Statement (ASDEIS) was issued. This DEIS concentrated on Alignment Selection within the preferred corridor identified in the CSDEIS issued in October 1992. top of page

1996

An FEIS was issued in April consisting primarily of a revised version of the ASDEIS along with selected text from the CSDEIS. The FEIS responds to comments on both the CSDEIS and the ASDEIS, as required by federal regulations. In September a ROD was issued on the preferred alignment. Corridor H Alternatives (CHA) sued (Lawsuit 1) in U.S. District Court in November challenging the ROD for the entire 100 mile Corridor H Project. This lawsuit alleged FHWA violated the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) by failing to consider an improved roadway alternative (IRA) and by failing to prepare a Supplemental EIS to consider impacts of the Corrick's Ford Battlefield alignment shift. The lawsuit also alleged that FHWA violated section 4(f) by issuing the ROD prior to completing the evaluation of Corridor H's impacts on historical resources and by failing to recognize that Corridor H would "constructively use" Corrick's Ford and Moorefield battlefield. top of page

1997

Briefs were filed, and oral arguments took place throughout the year. In October the U.S. District Court ruled in favor of FHWA/WVDOT on all counts. In October the CHA appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals. top of page

1998

Once again briefs were filed and, oral arguments were presented throughout the year. In September the CHA filed suit (Lawsuit 2) challenging FHWA's findings of "no constructive use" for two properties in Sections 14-16 of Corridor H. In November WVDOT was ordered by the Court to halt construction of Corridor H except for the 3.5 mile section near Elkins. top of page

1999

The U.S. Court of Appeals decision in Lawsuit 1 was issued in February. On NEPA the Court ruled in favor of FHWA/WVDOT, holding that no further study of the IRA was required. On Section 4(f) the court ruled in favor of CHA, holding all studies of historic properties must be completed before construction proceeds. The Court deferred its decision on all "constructive use" issues until remaining studies of historic properties are completed. In March the Court dismissed Lawsuit 2 without prejudice with the consent of both CHA and FHWA/WVDOT. The Court's order allows CHA to file a new lawsuit challenging these decisions when the entire Section 106/Section 4(f) process is complete for the entire Corridor H project. The Court of Appeals clarified its opinion and remanded the case to District Court in April. In May the Lawsuit 1 case was referred to the U.S. District Court mediation program. The Court order prohibited FHWA from proceeding further with Corridor H until FHWA completed the Section 106 process and issued an amended ROD containing the required Section 4(f) findings, with two exceptions. These exceptions state that construction is allowed to proceed on the "Northern Elkins Bypass" portion of Corridor H near Elkins, and that design work is allowed to proceed, to the extent necessary, to allow for evaluation of impacts on historic properties and other resources. Mediation is still ongoing at the present. top of page

In December 1999, an agreement was reached between 15 plaintiffs the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation regarding construction of Corridor H. Included in the agreement was the division of the entire project into nine separate projects, ranging in length from 5.5 to 16.5 miles from Elkins to the Virginia line. Within these projects are road alignment shifts near Corricks Ford/Shavers Fork Valley and Blackwater Canyon; completion of ongoing studies; and deferment of the Wardensville-to-Virginia-line section with final design and right-of-way acquisition restricted until specific conditions are met. The mediation agreement also established alternative dispute resolution procedures and directed plaintiffs to waive the right to bring future lawsuits seeking further study of any alternative that does not include completing Corridor H as a continuous four-lane highway top of page

The project was resurrected, and a re-evaluation for the project was conducted. Based on this re-evaluation, it was determined that a fresh approach to the project should be taken, and a DEIS was prepared. For the purposes of the new study, all corridors considered in the 1981 DEIS were evaluated equally. Scoping meetings for the project were held in October. top of page

2000

• In February 2000, Corridor H gets the green light.
• On May 31, 2000, WVDOH officials and state and national leaders broke ground on the Moorefield to Baker section of the project.
• In December 2000, the FHWA issued the ROD on the Baker to Wardensville section of Corridor H.
• Wardensville meetings took place to plan for streetscape and other improvements.
• Construction contracts are awarded in Hardy County.
• The Parsons area continues to be studied.

2001

• New alignments were presented at a Blackwater Avoidance Study Area public meeting.
• The Western Maryland Railway bike paths were completed from Parsons to Elkins.
• A Record of Decision was signed allowing the design, right of way purchase and construction of 16.5 miles in Tucker and Grant counties.
• A Record of Decision was signed for the Davis to Moorefield section.
• Construction contracts were advertised for the Baker section.
• Design contracts were awarded for the Wardensville section.
• The SDEIS was approved for the Kerens to Parsons section and presented at a workshop public hearing.
• The WVDOH received the Federal Highway Administration's 2001 Environmental Award in the cultural resources category for the educational tools and web sites based on the Reed Farmstead archaeological dig.
• A public workshop took place to address additional avoidance alternatives for the Parsons to Davis section.
• WVDOH and Polino Contracting Inc. receive the West Virginia Conservation Developer and Contractor of the Year Award for 1.7 miles of construction near Baker.

2002

• Construction contracts in Hardy County were let and awarded.
• A 5.48-mile segment opened to traffic between Elkins and Kerens.
• A 3-mile section opened to traffic in Hardy County.
• The Davis Community Advisory Group addresses route alternatives and next steps.

2003

• A public meeting took place to address the approved SDEIS for the Parsons to Davis section.
• A 5.35-mile section east of Moorefield opens to traffic in Hardy County.
• In May 2003, the FHWA issued the ROD on the Wardensville to Virginia line section of Corridor H.

Source WVDOH

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See also

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