The Wheeling City Council has greenlit more than $600,000 for road resurfacing and paving initiatives throughout the municipality’s six districts. This move is a component of their continuous endeavor to upgrade the city’s foundational structures.
Mayor Denny Magruder stated, “We believe our infrastructure holds significant importance, which is why we aim to carry forward the excellent progress initiated and maintain this effort annually. By addressing specific street improvements each year, we prevent reaching a critical juncture where potential catastrophes become imminent threats.”
Besides discussing enhancements to roads, the council also talked about implementing a new steel rigging system for WesBanco Arena; however, they did not take any votes on this matter. Magruder, who has past experience working at the venue, highlighted how crucial these upgrades were for ensuring safety.
“OSHA has modified certain regulations, and now performers who wish to enter and install their setups or position spotlights must use a new rigging system,” he explained. “The development of this system has been ongoing for quite some time, and I am pleased to announce that we are finally nearing completion.”
The council also discussed the advancement of the downtown streetscape initiative, anticipated to wrap up in autumn. Magruder urged locals to check out Main and Fourteenth Streets to view the efforts contributed by volunteers.
“I’d simply want to point out for those who may not have noticed, please take a drive-by near Main and Fourteenth streets outside of River City. The volunteers have really put in effort to wrap things up there,” he stated. “This should give you an idea of what you can anticipate seeing throughout the town once we’re finished.”
