WVDOT dedicates bridge in memory of late lawmaker

ROANE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Roane County Bridge has been dedicated to honor the memory of a long-time public servant.

The West Virginia Department of Transportation and family members of the late Bob Ashley gathered Wednesday to dedicate the new Robert G. “Bob” Ashley Memorial Bridge. The new bridge is located on the Scott Miller Hill Bypass, which connects Spencer and Ripley.

Bob Ashley, the bridge’s namesake, passed away in May at the age of 70. He was from Roane County and served in the West Virginia Legislature for 31 years as a delegate and was later appointed a senator. Most recently, Ashley served as the legislative liaison for Governor Jim Justice.

Ashley is survived by his wife, Circuit Court Judge Anita Ashley, and two sons.

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