The status of the Appalachian Development Highway System in West
Virginia is described, and factors preventing its timely completion
are identified. The Highway System was authorized to overcome the
region's isolation and to encourage economic growth. Estimated
costs rose from $618 million in 1966 to $1,573 million by January
1976, and, although all West Virginia highway corridors were to be
completed or under construction by June 30, 1976, only 57 percent
of the State's participating miles were completed or under
construction. More than 140 new plants were located in West
Virginia between 1969 and 1975 and 83 plants were expanded from
1973 to 1975. Cost increases and delays are attributed to: (1)
highway construction cost inflation; (2) changed highway design and
safety standards; (3) revised relocation assistance requirements;
(4) delays associated with environmental protection; (5) lack of
matching funds in other states; and (6) federal funding
limitations. Continued funding limitations appear inconsistent with
the purpose of the Appalachian Regional Development Act.
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