Route 3 In Boone County To Experience Intermittent Closures Sunday For Belt Removal
Intermittent closures are expected on Route 3 in Boone County, West Virginia, around mile marker 37, south of Sylvester, on Sunday, November 15, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the removal of an overhead coal mine belt.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 14, 2026 — **Road Closures Scheduled for Route 3 in Boone County**
Intermittent closures are anticipated on Sunday, November 15, along Route 3 in Boone County, West Virginia. The closures are scheduled to take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The affected area is specifically noted to be around mile marker 37, located south of Sylvester.
The purpose of these temporary closures is to facilitate the removal of an overhead coal mine belt. This operation requires the temporary suspension of traffic to ensure the safety of workers and the public during the process.
Motorists planning to travel through this section of Route 3 on Sunday, November 15, should anticipate potential delays. The intermittent nature of the closures means that traffic may be stopped periodically throughout the day to allow for the removal work to progress safely. Further details regarding specific traffic management during the closure period were not provided.
The coal mine belt in question is an overhead structure, and its removal is a planned maintenance or operational activity. The duration of the closures is set to last for a 12-hour period, concluding at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible or to allow for significant extra travel time when approaching the mile marker 37 vicinity.
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