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The West Virginia Department of Transportation announces that on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7, the southbound on and off ramps at Exit 1 at Bluefield, will be closed.

Turnpike to Have Nighttime Closures on Exit 95, Kanawha City, for Interchange Work

The West Virginia Parkways Authority announces that they will be performing full depth concrete repairs on the I-77/64 Exit 95, Kanawha City interchange, Monday - Friday, May 6, through June 21, 2019.

Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials celebrate groundbreaking on King Coal Highway addition

This is the latest roadwork project to get underway as part of Gov. Justice’s Roads to Prosperity program.

Secondary Roads Maintenance Update - May 1, 2019

Speed limit to be reduced at Camp Creek on WV Turnpike

The West Virginia Division of Highways Commissioner signed a Commissioner’s Order to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph on the West Virginia Turnpike along a 6 mile stretch from Camp Creek to Flat Top.

WVDOT updates progress of Secondary Road Maintenance Initiative

At the direction of Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Transportation has provided an update on maintenance activities that have been completed in all 55 counties across the state.

Highways commissioner visits Marshall County to evaluate road conditions

WVDOH Seeking Public Comments on Volkswagen Emissions Settlement

Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials approve award of Jefferson Road Improvement Project

Gov. Jim Justice and leaders from the West Virginia Department of Transportation held an event today to announce that the contract for the Jefferson Road Improvement Project has been awarded to Kokosing Construction Company.

Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials approve award of US Route 35 Roads to Prosperity project

Gov. Jim Justice and leaders from the West Virginia Department of Transportation held an event today to announce that the contract for work upgrading US Route 35 has been awarded to West Virginia Paving, Inc. of Dunbar.

I-77 Bluefield to Princeton Project Focuses on SB Exit 1 Ramps Beginning Friday, April 19

The West Virginia Department of Transportation announces that, beginning Friday, April 19 and lasting through Friday, April 26, motorists may experience periodic delays on the southbound on and off ramps at Exit 1 on I-77 in Bluefield

Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials celebrate groundbreaking of Coalfields Expressway extension from Slab Fork to Mullens