Highways | Railroads | Air Services
West Virginia's location within 500 miles of 60 percent of the
United States population enables businesses to reach their markets quickly, efficiently,
and within a reasonable budget. Braxton County's location in the heart of West
Virginia and along I-79 enhances the opportunities for businesses to access markets
quickly and efficiently.
Our County is located within one hour of the state capitol and one to
two hours from other major urban areas of the state.
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major highway systems is located in Braxton County. I-79 is a major north-south
transportation route providing direct access to the ports of the Great Lakes. In
Morgantown, WV, I-79 intersects with I-68 which is a link to most major arteries on the
eastern seaboard. Forty miles north of Morgantown, I-79 connects with I-70 which
runs through the Midwest, and ties in with all major highway networks in the northeast.
In Charleston, WV, I-79 intersects with I-77 and I-64 opening the area to the south
and the Midwest. The county is also the northern terminus for the Route 19 Appalachian Corridor, which has recently been upgraded to a four lane highway. Route 19 connects on the southern end of I-64 and I-77. At least five motor freight carriers serve the area. United Parcel Service, Roadways Packing System, Wabash Transportation, Motor Freight and Federal Express deliver packages within the county. |
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Two spur railroad lines server the county. The Elk River Railroad
originates in Clay County and enters the southwestern corner of the county. It runs
the length of the county to the northwestern border where it links with CSX at the Gilmer
County line. Additionally, CSX has a spur which offers services to the eastern part
of the county. It originates in northern Webster County and continues to Burnsville,
where it joins the main CSX line. CSX gives the area access to the ports of Newport
News/Norfolk and Baltimore in the east; and Cincinnati and Chicago in the mid-west.
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The Braxton County Airport is a general aviation facility. its
4,000 foot runway is capable of handling light twin-engine aircraft. With a short
lead-time, charters, air taxi, and package delivery services are offered at the airport.
Major airline service is provided at Clarksburg's Benedum Airport and Charleston's
Yeager Airport. US Airways servers both airports, and other major carriers in
Charleston include United Express, Comair and Northwest. Through Yeager Airport,
direct service is provided to Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Washington D.C., Chicago, Detroit,
Cincinnati and Atlanta. Yeager is an inland port of entry for international goods
that also offers shipping and charter opportunities.
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