West Virginia Route 105

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West Virginia Route 105 (abbreviated WV Route 105 or WV 105) is an east–west state highway located within Weirton, West Virginia, United States. The western terminus of the route is at West Virginia Route 2 north of downtown Weirton. The eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 22 (exit 5) in Weirton Heights, just 1/2 mile west of the Pennsylvania state line.

West Virginia Route 105 marker
West Virginia Route 105
Route information
Maintained by WVDOH
Length4.7 mi[1] (7.6 km)
Major junctions
West end WV 2 in Weirton
East end US 22 in Weirton Heights
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountiesHancock, Brooke
Highway system
WV 104 WV 106
View east along WV 105 at WV 2 in Weirton

All but 200 yards (180 m) of WV 105 is located in Hancock County. The remaining 200 yards (180 m), comprising the U.S. 22 interchange and the north approach, is situated in Brooke County.

Most of WV 105, from the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Colliers Way to the western terminus at Main Street/WV 2, was originally U.S. 22 before the Robert C. Byrd Expressway was constructed.[2]

Major intersections

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The entire route is in Weirton.

CountymikmDestinationsNotes
Hancock  WV 2 (County Road) – Wheeling, Chester
  CR 507 (Cove Road)Eastern terminus of CR 507
Brooke  US 22 – Pittsburgh, SteubenvilleUS 22 exit 5
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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  1. ^ Distance calculated using Microsoft MapPoint mapping software.
  2. ^ Official West Virginia Highway Map (Map). West Virginia Department of Highways. 1976. Weirton inset.