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  1. The economic activity in the Ohio River Valley is being driven by both West Virginia and Ohio, with support from entities like Nucor and SBA.
  2. A connector between Weirton and Steubenville is noted as beneficial, facilitating economic activity between the two cities and states.

Weirton Council Supports New River Crossing Alternative Between Weirton and Steubenville

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The Weirton Council voted unanimously on October 14, 2026, to support Alternative 5 for a new river crossing. This option proposes a bridge connecting Steubenville’s South Street to West Virginia’s Route 2, which would replace the Market Street Bridge.

From heraldstaronline.com

Why it matters

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The new crossing is intended to provide a secondary bridge, as the Veterans Memorial Bridge is currently the only connection between Weirton and Steubenville. That existing bridge is used daily by 5,400 area residents, representing 10% of the local workforce.

A connector between Weirton and Steubenville is noted as beneficial, facilitating economic activity between the two cities and states.

From heraldstaronline.com

Who's involved

  • WeirtonCity promoting the new river crossing option.
  • SteubenvilleCity involved in the proposed bridge connection.
  • HarrisMayor of Weirton.

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