Capitol Complex to See Improvements and Upgrades

Work is expected to begin soon on security improvements at the West Virginia Capitol Complex, including installation of a fence surrounding the Governor’s Mansion. The state has awarded a contract worth about $3 million to Wiseman Construction of Charleston for the project, and the Charleston Gazette-Mail says they’ll have 120 days to do it. One lane of the road in front of the mansion will be converted into a sidewalk and green space over safety concerns about traffic on nearby Kanawha Boulevard. The project also includes converting two parking lots adjacent to the Culture Center into a bus turnaround.