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West Virginia Mudslide Strands Thousands, Prompts Policy Changes

6/29/2025

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A powerful mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, shut down the northbound lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike for more than eight hours on June 27, 2025, leaving thousands of motorists stranded and anxious. The Parkways Authority has stepped up, taking responsibility and pledging to revise policies to avert such crises in the future. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

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A powerful mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, shut down the northbound lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike for more than eight hours on June 27, 2025, leaving thousands of motorists stranded and anxious. The Parkways Authority has stepped up, taking responsibility and pledging to revise policies to avert such crises in the future. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.