West Virginia Division of Highways has picked up the pace since Alan Reed, P.E., stepped into his role as State Highway Engineer in March of 2020. The smooth roads speak for themselves, but what's around the next corner? Alan joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast for a little insight on what's around the bend.

You've heard about changes that make it possible for WVDOH to hire employees swiftly and train them well. What about the day-to-day relationship between the organization and its people? Motivation, work ethic, ownership of ones work --- these are things that make a real difference on the ground every day. Jonathan Schaffer joins Randy and Jennifer as this week's guest on our WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the way WVDOH takes care of its people, so the people can take care of the roads.

The Thanksgiving episode of our WV on the DOT podcast features Kathy Rushworth, P.E., District 1 Maintenance Engineer with preparations for driving safely in snow. WVDOH plow drivers are ready, and when snow and ice arrive they will be working 12 hours shifts helping us "weather" every storm.

One was burned and flooded but is still a part of the national highway system. One has the longest segmental box girder span in North America. Many are award winning; each is unique. In Part 2 of our Special Feature on West Virginia's Signature Bridges, State Bridge Engineer Tracy Brown, P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer with the fun facts, historical tales, and amazing engineering techniques that make West Virginia's bridges not just a point from here to there, but a tourist destination.

With the southbound lanes of the final 14.6 mile section of Route 35 now open to traffic and the northbound lanes opening in the coming days, this week's WV on the DOT podcast features a look back at the completion of that project along with a look ahead at Corridor H, with another section recently moved forward in the November 9 bid letting. Cliff Farley and Tommy Collins join Randy and Jennifer this week to provide those updates.

Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston, P.E. and Deputy State Highway Engineer Greg Bailey, P.E., join Randy and Jennifer for a special WV on the DOT podcast.... after 53 years, the final 4 lane section of Route 35 is complete.

What was the toll on the Wheeling Suspension Bridge for a wagon with six horses? Tracy Brown, State Bridge Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on our WV on the DOT podcast this week for part one of a two-part special on West Virginia's Signature Bridges. And what's the highest interstate bridge? Find out!

Want to work for WVDOH? Wondering about training? Want to buy a dump truck? This week, Jeff Pifer, Director of the Equipment Division, joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to talk about new equipment, old equipment and opportunities for you.

If you drive the West Virginia Turnpike often, this week's WV on the DOT guest has news for you! Listen as Jeff Miller, Director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, joins Randy and Jennifer to keep you updated on everything Turnpike.

Secretary of Transportation, Jimmy Wriston, P.E., and State Highway Engineer, Alan Reed, P.E., join Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to take a look at the progress of the Roads to Prosperity program in the four years since West Virginian's voters approved the bond vote by 73%. A lot has changed in those four years.