InDev
The West Virginia Department of Transportation plans, builds, maintains and operates the state's highways and bridges, licenses drivers and registers vehicles, and supports the state's airports, river ports, railways and public transit systems.
The Division of Highways is responsible for the sixth-largest state-maintained highway network in the nation. West Virginia is one of only four states with no county or township ownership of highways, so the state builds and maintains nearly all public road miles, the highest share in the country.
Our organization
West Virginia's highway agency dates to 1917, when the Legislature established the State Road Commission. It became the Department of Highways in 1969. On July 1, 1989, legislation established the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Highways became the Division of Highways within it.
WVDOT has more than 6,000 employees in four agencies. The secretary of transportation also serves as commissioner of highways.
Division of Highways
Plans, engineers, builds and maintains the state road system, acquires right of way and regulates traffic, with more than 5,000 employees in 10 highway districts.
Division of Motor Vehicles
Provides motor vehicle, dealer, driver and commercial driver services through a central headquarters and 26 regional offices, and collects revenue for highway maintenance and construction.
Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
Brings together the Aeronautics, Port, Public Transit and Rail sections to support airports, river ports, intermodal facilities, state-owned rail lines and public transportation.
Parkways Authority
Operates the West Virginia Turnpike, tourist information centers and Tamarack, a statewide collection of handmade crafts, art and cuisine.
Organizational chart
The organizational chart shows WVDOT's leadership and reporting structure.
Our transportation system
Rugged mountains, valleys and rivers shape West Virginia's transportation network. Beyond roads and bridges, WVDOT supports rest areas and welcome centers, state-owned railroads, river ports, airports and public transit providers across the state.
34,959
miles of state-owned roads, out of 39,129 miles of public roads statewide
7,276
bridges statewide, 35% of them longer than 100 feet
555
miles of state-owned interstate highway, plus 88 miles of West Virginia Turnpike
10
highway districts serving all 55 counties
Road, interstate, Turnpike and bridge figures are as of Dec. 31, 2025, from the WVDOT Strategic Plan.
Projects across the state
Work continued in fiscal year 2025 on Corridor H between Parsons and Davis and between Wardensville and the Virginia line, and the widening of Interstate 64 between Nitro and St. Albans is complete.
The interactive projects map shows active, planned, completed and emergency roadway and bridge projects, along with 2026 core maintenance work such as ditching, mowing, patching and stabilization.
Fiscal year 2025
1,758
highway and bridge construction projects authorized
1,103
resurfacing projects
1,606
approximate miles of roadway covered by resurfacing projects
166
bridge construction starts, from full replacements to deck overlays
Figures are for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, from the Division of Highways Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Budget
State Road Fund, fiscal year 2025
The State Road Fund is the main operating fund for the Division of Highways. It is a special revenue fund kept separate from the state's general fund and is supported by motor fuel taxes, motor vehicle fees, the privilege tax on vehicle purchases and federal reimbursement for federal-aid projects. The Legislature appropriates the division's spending through the annual budget process.
In fiscal year 2025, which ended June 30, 2025, State Road Fund revenues totaled $1.82 billion and expenditures totaled $2.08 billion.
$2.08 billion
State Road Fund expenditures, fiscal year 2025
Where the money went
Road construction and other road operations
$1 billion
Road maintenance
$662.5 million
Support and administrative operations
$241.7 million
Debt service
$173.8 million
Where the money came from
Federal aid
$824.5 million
Motor fuel excise tax
$430.7 million
Automobile privilege taxes
$332.3 million
Vehicle registration and licenses
$136.6 million
Interest, fees, permits and other
$98.2 million
Budget and finance resources
Amounts are actual State Road Fund revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2025, rounded, from the Division of Highways Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Plans and reports
The WVDOT Strategic Plan, dated June 2026, sets out the department's mission, vision, values and five strategic priorities. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is the schedule of prioritized projects that fit within expected funding.
Mission and essential services
To provide a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system to keep West Virginia moving.
WVDOT provides essential services in transportation, tourism and economic development, including:
- Safety and protection for citizens through modern operating standards for highways, rail and airport facilities, and the licensing and permitting of drivers and motor vehicles.
- Transportation services, including public transit, railway operation and maintenance, airport and river port development, and highway construction and maintenance.
- Community and economic development through accessible roads, rivers, railways and airports, and support for the artisan community through Tamarack and other initiatives.
- Revenue generation through the highway trust fund; air, railway and waterway fuel funds; and tolls and concession fees.
- Information and education through driver education, travel information, safety guidance, public involvement in transportation planning and continuing education.
Contact WVDOT
West Virginia Department of Transportation
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 5
Charleston, WV 25305
