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VDOT–West Virginia tunnel rehabilitation cost-sharing agreement

Virginia Department of TransportationWEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYSDecember 9, 2025

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Description

VDOT plans to enter into project agreements with the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways to rehabilitate and upgrade the East River Mountain Tunnel, with each state sharing costs based on tunnel length. The Commonwealth Transportation Board will approve a template agreement and delegate authority to the Commissioner to execute project-specific contracts under the Special Structures Program.

Contract Details

Vendor

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS

Agency

Virginia Department of Transportation, VA

Contract Type

CONSTRUCTION

Document Date

December 9, 2025

Contract Term

Project-specific; cost share 54.5% Virginia / 45.5% West Virginia for each ERMT project

Renewal Info

Template contemplates multiple future project-specific agreements for ERMT; each agreement will define scope, schedule, and funding phases, with change orders and cost overruns shared 54.5% Virginia and 45.5% West Virginia. No automatic renewal; new agreement anticipated for each major project.

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