West Virginia Parkways Authority

Government Chris Schulz,

Travelers Advised To Plan Around Increased Traffic This Holiday Weekend

The authority estimates close to a quarter of a million vehicles will travel on the parkway this Memorial Day Weekend. The highest traffic volumes are anticipated on Friday and Monday.

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Economy Briana Heaney,

W.Va. Parkways Authority Warns Against Scam

E-Z pass users across the country -- including West Virginia -- are receiving text messages from a fake E-Z pass number. It's part of a text messaging scam.

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Government Curtis Tate,

Turnpike's Beckley, Bluestone Plazas To Reopen In December

Both service plazas closed in 2022 for demolition and reconstruction. They will reopen by year’s end with more amenities at a cost of $122 million.

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Government Caroline MacGregor,

Busy Holiday Travel Season Anticipated For W.Va. Turnpike 

“Given that Christmas Day falls on a Monday, we'll see more travel throughout the weekend," Miller said.

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Government Curtis Tate,

More EZPass Lanes Coming To West Virginia Turnpike Next Year

Jeff Miller, executive director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, told state lawmakers Tuesday that the system is getting its first upgrade since 2008.

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