WV HCR78

Requests the West Virginia Division of Highways to make completion of I-73 (King Coal Highway) in its entirety a high priority project

I-73 route spans five southern West Virginia counties: Wayne, Mingo, McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming

Cites recent catastrophic flooding in the area as highlighting the need for improved transportation infrastructure for emergency evacuation and response

Urges West Virginia to partner with federal agencies and Congress to expedite funding and completion of the highway

Directs the Clerk of the House to send certified copies to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways, the Governor, and West Virginia's Congressional delegation