Repairs are complete to patch a large pothole on the Fort Hill Bridge in Charleston, but West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) work crews must wait for the concrete to cure before reopening two closed westbound lanes.
The bridge carries Interstate 64 across the Kanawha River in Charleston. Two westbound lanes were closed on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after a large pothole developed overnight. The WVDOH closed the affected lanes to make repairs. One lane remained open, but traffic was moving slowly.
Closure Impacts
- Westbound Lanes: Two lanes were closed between the Virginia Street on-ramp and the Oakwood Road off-ramp on Thursday.
- Virginia Street On-Ramp: Closed during the repair work.
- Oakwood Road Off-Ramp: Closed for several hours to allow a bucket truck to work under the bridge, but reopened Thursday afternoon.
Repair Status and Next Steps
WVDOH repair crews used a concrete mixture to patch the hole. Repairs were completed shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Now, it is just a matter of waiting for the concrete to cure before all lanes can reopen. This process could take anywhere from a few hours to a day or two.
The WVDOH will update the public on the status of the repairs and lane reopenings.
