MORGANTOWN – The closure of University Avenue is a pressing issue, as it is a primary artery into and out of downtown Morgantown, cutting through the heavily traversed pedestrian crossing in the heart of WVU's main downtown campus.
Traffic congestion is a significant problem, with vehicles backing up in both directions along University Avenue throughout the day, while university foot traffic navigates through idling vehicles, posing a potential peril to pedestrians and frustration for drivers.
According to officials, Grumbein's Island has been studied, discussed, and debated for decades, but there is now a unified momentum pushing for significant changes.
University Avenue closure 'a priority for our administration'
Author's summary: University Avenue closure is a priority issue.