PROJECTS DISCUSSED — The proposed replacement of the Market Street Bridge and removal of traffic signals at all but one intersection in downtown Steubenville were among transportation projects discussed by the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission on Wednesday. -- Warren Scott

STEUBENVILLE — The director of the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission said Wednesday an engineering contract for the proposed replacement of the Market Street Bridge is still pending, but it’s likely the engineers’ approach will be similar to that for the Wellsburg Bridge.

BHJ Executive Director Mike Paprocki said a contract between the West Virginia Department of Transportation and HDR Engineering is being finalized, but he hopes the project can move forward swiftly.

“It

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