Summary
Utility, telecom, and stormwater upgrades are advancing on Morgantown Avenue, expected to reduce East Side flooding. Timelines will shift with weather and work conditions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $7 million of the project falls to Bear Contracting.
East Side residents who deal with flooding along Morgantown Avenue.
Motorists and businesses will face lane and roadway closures during construction.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City of Fairmont breaks ground on $17M stormwater improvement on east side
Today, the City of Fairmont officially broke ground on the Morgantown Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement Project, a major infrastructure initiative to clean up local water pathways and overhaul the city's aging stormwater system.
City of Fairmont launches $17M stormwater project in East Side
FAIRMONT — The City of Fairmont broke ground on its $17 million Morgantown Avenue Stormwater project Tuesday morning.
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
The city met with WV DEP, Thrasher Engineering, and Bear Contracting; fiber-optic work with lane closures comes first, then significant roadway closures along Morgantown Avenue up to Palatine Avenue.
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
Utility, telecom, and stormwater upgrades are advancing on Morgantown Avenue, expected to reduce East Side flooding. Timelines will shift with weather and work conditions.
City Council - Jul 14, 2026
The city signed a roughly $7 million contract with Bear Contracting to fix stormwater issues on Morgantown Avenue; construction scheduling and business-owner coordination are underway.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Three contractors have bid on the Morgantown Avenue stormwater project, and bids are under review. There's hope the project could expand in scope.
City Council - May 13, 2026
The long-planned project is out to bid, with bids due June 4. Once a contractor is picked, Morgantown Avenue between East Park Avenue and Haymond Street will be fully rebuilt — new water, sewer, stormwater, gas, electric, and fiber lines, plus new road, sidewalks, and parking. Expect major construction disruption for businesses there.
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