That proj-ect is set to finish in 2001. It includes two major steel girder bridges. It would include a major interchange with U.S. Route 119 and one at Route 88, and parallel Route 40 through Fayette and Washington counties. The road will traverse four depressed communities, provide access for amusement parks and parallel the Monongahela River across from a planned waterfront development. Kirk estimates it will carry 50,000 daily vehicles when completed.
Public involvement is crucial.
Meanwhile, one of the Southern Beltway's three segments is nearing final design. There are only two-lane roads surrounding the city.