What is wv memorial tunnel?

The West Virginia Memorial Tunnel is a 1.7-mile-long highway tunnel located in Huntington, West Virginia. It was opened in the 1950s and is named in honor of the West Virginia residents who served and died in World War II. The tunnel is part of the West Virginia Turnpike and is located on Interstate 64. The tunnel provides a direct route for travelers between Charleston and Huntington, which are two major cities in West Virginia. The tunnel is also famous for being the site of the "Tunnel Explosion of 1967," which resulted in the deaths of three workers and caused extensive damage to the infrastructure of the tunnel. The incident led to significant safety improvements in tunnel design and construction methods. Today, the West Virginia Memorial Tunnel remains an important transportation artery for West Virginia and the surrounding region.