Beckley Intermodal Gateway Project

(Entire block bounded by Neville St., Leslie C. Gates Place, Prince Street & Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley WV)

Phase I construction of the Beckley Intermodal Gateway (BIG) began July 26, 2010. Beckley awarded the $15.1m construction contract to VCC, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia. The BIG is a downtown development and economic development initiative of the city and includes the entire block bounded by Neville, Leslie C. Gates Place, Prince Streets and Robert C. Byrd Drive. Phase I will include a parking structure, large public plaza for city events, improvements to the local transit system and other public amenities. Master planning for a second phase has been completed and additional funding is being sought.

Mayor Emmett Pugh III described BIG as the largest downtown Beckley project in over 10 years and noted: “this is another positive step in attracting people, investment and activity to Uptown Beckley”.

Project funding was secured by Congressman Nick J. Rahall II through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The amount of the federal grant is $20,017,000. Construction is scheduled for 14 months. City streets around the project will remain open to traffic and some short-term closures are expected. Beckley is implementing a parking relocation plan for individuals who use the current parking on the site for monthly parking.

A BIG construction groundbreaking ceremony was held August 11, 2010 at the site. Congressman Rahall, local and state officials  attended and the public was invited.

For more information on the BIG Project please contact Emmett S. Pugh, III, Mayor City of Beckley

304-256-1750