This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance the process of notifying relevant parties about the discontinuance, vacation, abandonment, or closure of roads and highways. Specifically, it requires the Commissioner of Highways to publish a notice as a Class I legal advertisement and to notify members of the Legislature representing the affected area via email or first-class mail. This change aims to ensure that local legislators are informed about road-related decisions that may impact their constituents.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing legal language by replacing the term "and" with "abandon or" in the context of the Commissioner’s authority to discontinue, vacate, or close roads. It also mandates that any related petitions, motions, notices, decisions, and orders be made publicly available on the division's website and that virtual participation be offered for interested parties during hearings related to these actions. Overall, the bill seeks to improve transparency and communication regarding road management in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-2A-8