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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 2 days ago

  WV511

  UPDATE: Vehicle Crash on US-250N at Beverly Road. Marion County https://t.co/4lL30ZKgca

• 2 days ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on US-250N at Beverly Road. Marion County https://t.co/4lL30ZKgca

• 2 days ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on I-79S at Mile Marker 132.0. Marion County https://t.co/IxYDLEstIZ

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on I-79N at Mile Marker 135.0. Marion County https://t.co/4CHU01LHwE

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on I-79N at Mile Marker 139.0. Marion County https://t.co/vOQs2FytDK

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on I-79N at Mile Marker 139.0. Marion County https://t.co/DaJprLvAgZ

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on WV-310 (1333 E Grafton Rd, Fairmont). Marion County https://t.co/YlKBPl0O2X

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Pot hole Roadway on WV-273 & Pleasant Valley Rd. Marion County https://t.co/4QQIt9SBfV

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Marion County, WV: County Route 54 (Mill Fall Run Rd) will close at milepost 0.75 starting Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, until further notice for drainage structure repairs. Detour: CR 54/5 (Little Mill Fall Rd) to CR 54/2 (Davis Ridge Rd) and back to CR 54.

• 3 days ago

  WV511

  Marion Co – A temporary single-lane closure will be in place on the right northbound lane of I-79 at mile marker 142 (Mehringer Bridge) from 1 p.m. Wed., Feb. 25 through 3 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 26 for shoulder repairs. Alternate route: Route 73 northbound at Prickett’s Fort. https://t.co/uQ0jU6mI2k

Rio WV News Reports

• 1 dead following Monday vehicle accident on I-79: WVSP

  • West Virginia
  • 79

  • source: Bing
  • 28 views
  • Feb 17, 2026 3:40pm
  The West Virginia State Police have released a statement on the I-79 accident in Marion County that took place on Monday, confirming one fatality. Read More

• One person killed in I-79 crash in Marion County

  • West Virginia
  • 79

  • source: Bing
  • 20 views
  • Feb 17, 2026 09:22am
  Marion County Rescue Squad officials said on Facebook that the interstate is expected to be closed for an extended time and are asking drivers to avoid the area. Read More

• UPDATE: 47-year-old man killed in accident on I-79 in Marion County

  • West Virginia
  • Southbound

  • source: Bing
  • 21 views
  • Feb 17, 2026 09:07am
  A man was killed after his vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on I-79 in Marion County Monday. Read More

• Medical examiner called to I-79 crash in Marion County

  • West Virginia
  • 79

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • Feb 17, 2026 07:29am
  MARION COUNTY, W.Va. - The medical examiner was called to the scene of a two vehicle crash on I-79 southbound Monday afternoon. The crash was reported at 1:15 at mile marker 139 and the road remained ... Read More

• Medical examiner called to I-79 wreck, south lanes reopen

  • West Virginia
  • 79

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Feb 16, 2026 11:26pm
  Marion County Rescue Squad officials said on Facebook that the interstate is expected to be closed for an extended time and are asking drivers to avoid the area. Read More

• 1 dead following Monday vehicle accident on I-79: WVSP

  • West Virginia
  • I-79

  • source: Bing
  • 15 views
  • Feb 16, 2026 11:43am
  79

  Marion County Rescue Squad officials said on Facebook that the interstate is expected to be closed for an extended time and are asking drivers to avoid the area. Read More

• Update: I-79 southbound reopens after 2 vehicle accident in Marion County

  • West Virginia
  • Southbound

  • source: Bing
  • 33 views
  • Feb 16, 2026 10:59am
  Traffic is backed up following a vehicle accident on I-79 southbound near mile marker 139. Read More

• Marion County rockslide repair work expected to take 1 month

  • West Virginia
  • US 250

  • source: Bing
  • 10 views
  • Feb 11, 2026 9:56pm
  250

  The West Virginia Division of Highways released a road closure announcement for February 23 to March 23. Read More

• WV State Police ask for public's help in I-79 body investigation

  • West Virginia
  • 79

  • source: Bing
  • 28 views
  • Feb 04, 2026 11:08am
  A week after a body was discovered along Interstate 79 in Marion County, the West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help with their investigation. Read More

• Body found along I-79 in West Virginia; troopers seek public's help

  • West Virginia
  • I-79

  • source: Bing
  • 29 views
  • Feb 04, 2026 09:04am
  79

  The West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a death after a body was found along Interstate 79 in Marion County. Troopers said ... Read More