Heavy equipment sits near Deadwaters along the Williams River on July 22, 2026, as work begins on long-planned road improvement projects in the Monongahela National Forest. Drivers traveling the Williams River corridor between Richwood and Cranberry should watch for construction signs, delays and possible road closures in the coming months.

Drivers heading through the Monongahela National Forest portion of the Williams River should start watching for construction signs and possible road closures as work begins on two long-planned road improvement projects.  Heavy equipment has been moved into the area near Deadwaters, just off the Highland Scenic Highway, signaling that construction is getting underway.  The projects…

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