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November 2022 Parkersburg Bridge Partners works with Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce, Belpre Mayor Michael Lorentz, and public safety officials to accelerate the completion and reopening of Memorial Bridge to Fall 2023 after driver violation of traffic safety measures necessitated the closure of the bridge for the remainder of construction. Without ongoing traffic, crews move swiftly […]

A better bridge is worth the wait. And, the wait is nearly over. Memorial Bridge in Parkersburg will reopen to traffic August 31 after extensive rehabilitation and modernization, welcoming back commercial and freight traffic that was previously restricted. Tolling will follow at a later date with at least two weeks’ notice to the community. Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG, W.V., August 1, 2023 – Starting today, drivers may create MOV Pass accounts to prepare for all-electronic tolling on Memorial Bridge in Parkersburg. There are three ways to create a MOV Pass account: Online (fastest, most convenient method): Visit the self-serve portal at mymovpass.com. There, drivers can: Create an account Enter all required information

PARKERSBURG, W.Va., July 25, 2023 – Starting August 1, drivers will be able to take the next step in preparing for the reopening of Memorial Bridge by creating MOV Pass accounts online, in person, or by phone to get transponder stickers. Those holding toll tickets purchased prior to the closing of Memorial Bridge for rehabilitation

(PARKERSBURG, W.VA.) Parkersburg Bridge Partners (PBP) announces that online pre-registration is now open for MOV Pass at ParkersburgBridgePartners.com. MOV Pass, the transponder issued by PBP, ensures the lowest rates for each vehicle class when open-road, all-electronic tolling begins later this year on Memorial Bridge. MOV Pass will be required for customers selecting the $30/month unlimited

PARKERSBURG, W.VA. – Parkersburg Bridge Partners achieved a major milestone last week when crews began pouring concrete for the deck/driving pavement on eastbound lanes. Work on that section of the bridge began last Monday and will continue for another week, using cutting-edge fiber reinforced concrete with galvanized rebar for a long-lasting deck. Local trade professionals

PARKERSBURG, W.VA. — Memorial Bridge will remain closed throughout the remainder of the rehabilitation project. The bridge is expected to reopen in early fall 2023 to both passenger cars and commercial traffic. Keeping Memorial Bridge closed will shorten the construction timeline by three months and help keep workers safe. Memorial Bridge closed to traffic Monday,

Due to continued traffic law violations, Memorial Bridge is closed indefinitely. Our priority is the safety of our construction crew and the traveling public. Further updates will be provided when available.

PARKERSBURG, W.VA. — A traffic pattern change and temporary bridge closures are coming to Memorial Bridge. Starting Monday, August 15, traffic will begin flowing only east to west bound. Vehicles will only be able to enter from the Parkersburg side of the bridge. Traffic from Belpre to Parkersburg will no longer be allowed and a

PARKERSBURG (WTAP)— If you drive across the Memorial Bridge, you’re met with sounds of construction. Paint crews are removing rust, paint, and coating so they can repaint and the entire bridge roadway and curb are being replaced. Plus metal panels, cables, and temporary lighting have been put up for crew safety. Something everyone should pay