Appalachian Power to Conduct Electrical Work in Crab Orchard Sunday Morning
Appalachian Power Company will be conducting electrical work on Bartel Court in Crab Orchard this Sunday morning, September 27th, causing brief traffic stops on Robert C. Byrd Drive near Wilcox Valley Avenue between 7 and 11 am.
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 27, 2026 —
Appalachian Power Company is scheduled to perform electrical work on Bartel Court in Crab Orchard this Sunday, September 27th. The work is expected to cause brief traffic disruptions on Robert C. Byrd Drive, specifically in the vicinity of Wilcox Valley Avenue.
The planned electrical maintenance is set to take place between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Sunday morning. During this four-hour window, motorists in the area should anticipate intermittent traffic stops as the company’s crews conduct their operations. The work is centered on Bartel Court, but the impact is expected to extend to the nearby section of Robert C. Byrd Drive.
Residents and travelers in Crab Orchard are advised to plan for potential delays if they intend to use Robert C. Byrd Drive during the specified hours. Appalachian Power has not provided further details regarding the nature of the electrical work or its specific purpose, beyond stating it is routine maintenance.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. No code violations or inspection outcomes were mentioned in the provided information. The exact cause for the electrical work was not specified, other than it being described as electrical work. Appalachian Power Company has not released information on what happened next after the work is completed.
Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Schwitzerlette on woay.com, see more information here.
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