NOTICE OF WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKSHOP The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking public input to help guide the future of transportation in West Virginia. WVDOT staff has developed a Draft 6-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) covering federal fiscal years (FFY's) 2027-2032. The Draft 2027-2032 STIP identifies planned programs and project investments over the 6-year period to fund the operation, preservation, rehabilitation, and expansion of West Virginia's highway and transit assets statewide with the revenue that is estimated to be available.WVDOT is hosting public workshops on Monday July 6, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the WVU Transportation Center, 1112 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown WV; Tuesday July 7, 2026, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, at the WV DOH HQ, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Building 5, Room 164, Charleston, WV; and a Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, for the public to review information on future federal transportation funding and projects for the 6-year period and provide comments on the Draft STIP document. The workshop will provide a venue for the public to ask questions and discuss the programs established in the Draft STIP with the project team. Please visit the STIP website at any time during the workshop to access the virtual meeting.https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/Programming/STIP/Pages/default.aspxEach time the STIP is updated, the public is given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process. This public workshop will initiate the official 45-day public comment period for the adoption of the Draft 2027-2032 STIP. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the published STIP material located at the link above. The 45-day public comment period will conclude on August 21, 2026. Comments and questions can be submitted electronically via [email protected] or by mail to: Brett Napier or Gary C. KessellProgramming Division,West Virginia Division of Highways,1900 Kanawha Boulevard, Building 6, Room 240-B,Charleston, West Virginia 25305 The West Virginia Department of Transportation will, upon request, provide reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in our services, programs, and activities.Anyone requesting special services should contact the WV Civil Rights Compliance Division at (304) 558-3931 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons with hearing or speech impairments can reach all state agencies by calling (800) 982-8772 (voice to TDD) or (800) 982-8771 (TDD to voice). LC-476654 06-20;2026