CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Parkways Authority expects 1,065,000 vehicle transactions on the West Virginia Turnpike over the holiday season that began Friday, December 19, 2025.
The 10-day season between Christmas and New Year’s sees some of the heaviest travel on the Turnpike. Turnpike travel estimates include:
- Friday, December 19: 119,000 transactions.
- Saturday, December 20: 117,000 transactions.
- Sunday, December 21: 98,000 transactions.
- Monday, December 22: 107,000 transactions.
- Tuesday, December 23: 123,000 transactions.
- Wednesday, December 24: 80,000 transactions.
- Thursday, December 25: 53,000 transactions.
- Friday, December 26: 123,000 transactions.
- Saturday, December 27: 122,000 transactions.
- Sunday, December 28: 123,000 transactions.
To help avoid congestion and reduce headaches on the Turnpike this holiday season, Turnpike officials urge travelers to avoid peak travel times between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., when there are more cars on the road.
Turnpike toll operators are fully prepared to manage anticipated high travel volumes. Additionally, extra State Police units will be deployed on the Turnpike to support traffic flow and ensure safety. Flaggers will also be staged at the toll plazas to assist with managing congestion.
To speed up your time through the toll plazas, Turnpike officials urge travelers to take advantage of the E-ZPass transponder system.
The tolls for passenger vehicles on the Turnpike are $4.50 per plaza. There are three main toll plazas along the Turnpike. An E-ZPass costs $27.50 annually for unlimited use, plus a one-time transponder fee.
To get an E-ZPass, or to renew an existing E-ZPass, click HERE or download the WVPA E-Zpass mobile app! Drivers may also apply in person at the West Virginia Parkways Authority E-ZPass Customer Service Center, 3310 Piedmont Road, Charleston, West Virginia 25306, or at the Beckley Customer Service Center located at 12 Pikeview Drive, Beckley, West Virginia 25801.
