Travel Mapping
Highway Data Discussion => Updates to Highway Data => Topic started by: Markkos1992 on August 31, 2024, 03:21:01 pm
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Credit to @jpi for finding what seems to be a new WV 243 (https://wvdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/2fcc9ecbaa5f486384e906365725c5cf).
It is at least signed from I-81, and the GIS map I linked shows it going from CR 30 (south of WV 45) to US 11 (east of I-81 Exit 8 ).
A field check would be required to clarify if WV 243 is signed to WV 45.
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I'm not sure if that map data is even that recent to be honest.
Taking a look at it, it still shows WV-972, and that route has been gone since 2017, when WV-93 was extended over it.
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So my field check earlier today only shows WV 243 signage on I-81 itself and at the off-ramps. Currently there is no other signage on WV 243 itself, US 11, CR 30, and WV 45.
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So my field check earlier today only shows WV 243 signage on I-81 itself and at the off-ramps. Currently there is no other signage on WV 243 itself, US 11, CR 30, and WV 45.
Must have been a SUPER recent change, as GSV was there in May '24 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/gTRZb94ft43fhELX9), and it still only showed CR-32 on the BGS's.
Pics?
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I am still behind on other trips, but yeah I can try to prioritize them.
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I am still behind on other trips, but yeah I can try to prioritize them.
Take your time. No rush.
Just find it interesting that you said it's only signed @ the interchange for now. Based on that, have to keep this on the radar till we see which direction(s) they'll sign, and what adjustments I'll have to make to the other routes.
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Pics are posted. (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBGFS8)
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Pics are posted. (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBGFS8)
Interesting. So, the only signage is on the ramps from I-81 & I-81 itself so far. I'll wait a little bit more before I craft this route, mainly to see how they deal with the western end and if they sign it up to WV-45 along CR-30, or just end it @ the CR-30 intersection. This is only due to them just starting the signage project, as proven by GSV being there in May '24, and there was no WV-243 signage yet. For all we know, they could have literately just put up those WV-243 signs within a week of you being there.
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Pics are posted. (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBGFS8)
Interesting. So, the only signage is on the ramps from I-81 & I-81 itself so far. I'll wait a little bit more before I craft this route, mainly to see how they deal with the western end and if they sign it up to WV-45 along CR-30, or just end it @ the CR-30 intersection. This is only due to them just starting the signage project, as proven by GSV being there in May '24, and there was no WV-243 signage yet. For all we know, they could have literately just put up those WV-243 signs within a week of you being there.
The signage has been there since at least mid-August when jpi was there. I did not go to Martinsburg when driving to the Quad State Meet in favor of redriving VA 7 between Winchester and I-495.
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So no changes in signage for WV 243 as of today (checking US 11, I checked WV 45 and CR 30 again Wednesday). I think at this point I will just check the US 11 intersection when going through the area, and then checking the CR 30/WV 45 area if I see signage at US 11.
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Appreciate the update.
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Well WV 243 is on the Berkeley County Map now, but I am unsure if it really helps us. (https://gis.transportation.wv.gov/GISCountyMaps/PDF-Hillshade/BerkeleySHEET%202.pdf)
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Well WV 243 is on the Berkeley County Map now, but I am unsure if it really helps us. (https://gis.transportation.wv.gov/GISCountyMaps/PDF-Hillshade/BerkeleySHEET%202.pdf)
Is it just me, or is the line east from Arden just a bit thicker than the others?
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Well WV 243 is on the Berkeley County Map now, but I am unsure if it really helps us. (https://gis.transportation.wv.gov/GISCountyMaps/PDF-Hillshade/BerkeleySHEET%202.pdf)
Is it just me, or is the line east from Arden just a bit thicker than the others?
I opened it in Inkscape, and yes, WV 243 is 3.333 px while the other three lines are 2.667 px. So WV 243 runs from CR 30 east to US 11.
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I swung by on Sunday to see if signage had changed, and it hasn't since Mark was there. Doesn't WVDOT have a schematic or something for the project that shows the endpoints?
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I swung by on Sunday to see if signage had changed, and it hasn't since Mark was there. Doesn't WVDOT have a schematic or something for the project that shows the endpoints?
I am still checking whenever in the area and have seen nothing. That Sheetz has become a regular stop for me at the east end.
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StreetView finally revisited the area on I-81 in Nov '24, and the WV-243 signage is now shown there (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ihpjMk9Uq5cVCaur6). They even took the SB offramp (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wV3Aem8nL5XdCENN9).
This has allowed me to look a little bit around to see if I could find anything that had been missed so-far.
Did find this new road signage @ I-81 that shows a WV-243 that isn't a stand alone shield (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wq5zu32xY2X1UxQt9). There's one on each side.
Sadly, couldn't find anything new at the supposed western end (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kLMWez1HW6cABkw6A). Same goes for the 'eastern' end @ US-11.
So, still on a wait & see approach here before I add it.
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I just sent an email to WVDOT's general contact email asking about the signing of WV 115 (east of US 340, most specifically at WV 9) and WV 243 (outside of I-81 Exit 8 ).
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I just sent an email to WVDOT's general contact email asking about the signing of WV 115 (east of US 340, most specifically at WV 9) and WV 243 (outside of I-81 Exit 8 ).
Appreciate it. Let me know when/if you get a response on both subjects.
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I just sent an email to WVDOT's general contact email asking about the signing of WV 115 (east of US 340, most specifically at WV 9) and WV 243 (outside of I-81 Exit 8 ).
Appreciate it. Let me know when/if you get a response on both subjects.
I just got a response stating that signs will be posted within the next three months.
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I just sent an email to WVDOT's general contact email asking about the signing of WV 115 (east of US 340, most specifically at WV 9) and WV 243 (outside of I-81 Exit 8 ).
Appreciate it. Let me know when/if you get a response on both subjects.
I just got a response stating that signs will be posted within the next three months.
Nice. We'll get it added once those signs are up, due to not knowing for sure how they'll deal with the western end of VV-243.
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No new signs for WV 243 as of earlier today. I almost skipped on checking it due to the heavy rain that slowed me down big time on I-81 in MD, but it had cleared up enough by Martinsburg for me to check.