By: Alyssa Meisner | Posted: June 19, 2018 at 5:55 p.m. | Source: WOWKTV
CLAY COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – UPDATE 6/20/18:
Since 13 News first told you about the issues with the Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad Trail, the State Emergency Management Office has reached out to the Clay County Business Development Authority.
Mitch DeBoard told 13 News the office said the extension for the project has been sent to FEMA and approved. However, the change order was never sent to FEMA and cannot be located in the Emergency Management office.
DeBoard said he hopes the project can start moving forward.
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It’s been almost two years since deadly 2016 floods destroyed the Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad trail. But the Clay County Business Development Authority is still struggling to get funding sorted out to repair the area.
The rail line once hauled coal, but now carries kids and tourists to see Clay County. Only 6 of the 18-mile stretch is open because of the serious damage after the 2016 floods.
“The #5 bridge completely destroyed…
