Register Herald:
State DOT puts road damage estimate at $36 million (http://www.register-herald.com/news/state-dot-puts-road-damage-estimate-at-million/article_2a58f06e-3fe2-11e6-9b08-2f8a3935fda9.html)
QuoteThe West Virginia Department of Transportation estimates more than $36 million in road damages across 18 counties caused by last week's historic flooding.
QuoteAccording to the Division of Highways' initial road damage cost estimate report, Clay County was hit the hardest with estimated $8,521,500 in damages.
QuoteOthers in the top five include Nicholas County, which sustained $6,757,785 in damages; Kanawha, $5,779,500; Greenbrier, $5,442,080; and Fayette, $2,651,200.
QuoteThursday, West Virginia's congressional delegation said that $5.7 million from the United States Department of Transportation's (DOT) Quick Release program has been authorized to clear federal highways and execute other emergency work resulting from flood damage.