West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HB4994: Relating to utility lines on the Division of Highways rights of way
Status: Introduced, January 30, 2026
What the bill says
To amend and reenact §14-4-17b of the code of West Virginia, 1939, as amended, relating to utility lines on the Division of Highways rights of way; and providing conditions for reimbursement for relocation of utility lines during a Division of Highways construction project. ARTICLE 4. STATE ROAD SYSTEM. §17-4-17b. Relocation of public utility lines on highway construction projects. (a) Whenever the division reasonably determines that any public utility line or facility located upon, across, or under any portion of a state highway needs to be removed, relocated, or adjusted in order to a.
From the introduced text, January 30, 2026:
A BILL to amend and reenact §14-4-17b of the code of West Virginia, 1939, as amended, relating to utility lines on the Division of Highways rights of way; and providing conditions for reimbursement for relocation of utility lines during a Division of Highways construction project. ARTICLE 4. STATE ROAD SYSTEM. §17-4-17b. Relocation of public utility lines on highway construction projects. (a) Whenever the division reasonably determines that any public utility line or facility located upon, across, or under any portion of a state highway needs to be removed, relocated, or adjusted in order to accommodate a highway project, the division shall give to the utility reasonable notice in writing as mutually agreed, but not to exceed 18 months, directing it to begin the physical removal, relocation, or adjustment of such utility obstruction or interference at the cost of the utility, including construction inspection costs and in compliance with the rules of the division and the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code. (b) If the notice is in conjunction with a highway improvement project, it will be provided at the date of advertisement or award. Prior to the notice directing the physical removal, relocation, or adjustment of a utility line or facility, the utility shall adhere to the division's utility relocation procedures for public road improvements which shall include, …