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Government Chris Schulz,

West Virginia Turnpike Travel Plazas To Be Updated

The West Virginia Parkways Authority will spend $152 million over the next three years to revamp the West Virginia Turnpike’s travel plazas.

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WVPB News Shyla Parsons,

Courtesy Patrol: New Sponsor Along W.Va. Turnpike

The West Virginia Parkways Authority announced that State Farm is sponsoring the Courtesy Patrol program along the 88-mile stretch from Charleston to…

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Radio Bob Powell,

Ground Broken for WV Turnpike: August 29, 1952

On August 29, 1952, groundbreaking ceremonies for the West Virginia Turnpike were held in Mercer County. The state’s only toll road eventually cut driving…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra,

Can the DOH take over the state turnpike?

The governor, the legislature, even a special commission on highways are all looking for ways to fund state roads. A select committee on Infrastructure is…

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