35 ISSUE WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN MASON COUNTY

TOLLS WILL AFFECT SAFETY

Many Southern Mason County residents are concerned about the Route 35 controversy over toll booths. Residents have expressed concerns that the toll expense could increase traffic, both commercial and non-commercial, on Rt. 2, Jerry’s Run and Ashton-Upland Road.


There has been a perceptible increase in traffic on local roads during the construction phase of the 35 upgrade.   Unfortunately the implementations of toll roads will result in many more motorist exploring alternate non-toll roads.

With the economic stress many feel, saving money on unnecessary tolls could be an “easy” savings…. Thus resulting in more traffic on roads not meant for heavier traffic flow.

Thanks to the Mason County Commission for bringing much needed attention to this issue.

Please feel free to share your feelings in an appropriate manner on this site.

Below is a link in the Point Pleasant Register addressing the latest legal issue. The West Virginia Supreme court is now involved in this issue.

POINT PLEASANT — The battle over tolling U.S. 35 rages on.
The state Supreme Court has given the Mason County Commission until Dec. 6 to explain why they should not be forced to support the tolling of U.S. 35.  Read more: Point Pleasant (WV) Register - Supreme Court wants answers from Mason Co Commission Dec 6 set as deadline to explain stance against U S 35 tolls