by Lisa Schauer
Work crews were spotted last week demolishing corner curbing and pouring new handicapped-accessible curb ramps in the Town of Bath and doing minor sidewalk ramping repairs.
A worker said they had 30 curbs to do in this town. That includes installing red detection mats. 
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has been upgrading sidewalks across the state to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
According to a news release posted on their website, WVDOH has been systematically upgrading ADA curb ramps all around the Mountain State for the past several years.
The improvements aim to reduce traffic congestion during town events, such as the Apple Butter Festival, and connect key areas in town.
Town of Bath will incur a small cost for removal of old materials and debris. This will amount to less than $1,000, according to Mayor Greg Schene.
Schene said the project is moving along as expected and should be completed within a week or two, weather permitting.
