A Brooke County water line project to replace aging pipes along one street near residents' homes is more than halfway complete, according to Wellsburg city officials.

The project targets old water lines on Marianna Street, and the road has been ripped up as crews work to replace pipes underneath.
City Manager Mark Henne said workers need to lay down at least 700 more feet of pipes before they can repave the road. It will help water pressure in these homes, Henne said.

Residents said it's a means to an end.
"We're fine. I'm sure that they will finish in a reasonable time, and we can put up with that," said Evelyn Rogers, who lives on Marianna Street.

Rogers also commented on the construction workers' attention to residents' accessibility to their homes. She said they were "so courteous that they worked late one night, maybe two nights, because those people don't have another access out of their way."

Officials said there should be about two to three more weeks of construction, and it will also help water access for firefighters.

The new valves will help with water access to residents during water main breaks, Henne said.

Once the project is done, the city will continue working on upgrades to the water treatment plant, Henne said.