Appalachian Power Announces Brief Traffic Disruptions in Crab Orchard
Appalachian Power has issued a warning about brief traffic stops that will occur on Robert C. Byrd Drive near the Wilcox Valley Avenue intersection in Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, West Virginia. The disruptions are scheduled for Sunday morning between 7…
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 23, 2026 —
Appalachian Power has alerted residents and commuters to upcoming, temporary traffic interruptions in Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, West Virginia. The disruptions are planned for Sunday morning and are expected to affect traffic flow on Robert C. Byrd Drive, specifically near the intersection with Wilcox Valley Avenue.
The utility company has scheduled these brief traffic stops to facilitate the installation of new utility equipment. According to the announcement, this work is being undertaken with the goal of enhancing reliability for the area’s power infrastructure.
The traffic stoppages are slated to occur on Sunday morning, with work anticipated between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Drivers in the vicinity of Robert C. Byrd Drive and Wilcox Valley Avenue should anticipate delays during this four-hour window. The duration of each individual stop was not specified in the announcement, but the term “brief traffic stops” suggests short, controlled pauses rather than prolonged closures.
Appalachian Power advises that drivers plan their routes accordingly to account for potential delays. The exact location of the work is noted as Robert C. Byrd Drive near the Wilcox Valley Avenue intersection in Crab Orchard. No further details regarding the specific type of utility equipment being installed or the broader scope of the reliability improvement project were provided.
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