CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Parkways Authority is gearing up for another busy Fourth of July travel period on the West Virginia Turnpike.
It’s estimated that around 1.385 million vehicle transactions will be completed on the West Virginia Turnpike from Thursday, June 27, 2024, to Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Jeff Miller, Executive Director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, highlighted that the weekend before and after the Fourth of July are historically some of the busiest travel days on the West Virginia Turnpike. This year, with the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday, they expect to process 1,385,000 transactions based on comparisons of past travel numbers.
The three busiest travel days of the period are anticipated to be Friday, June 28; Saturday, June 29; and Sunday, July 7.
11-Day Travel Forecast – West Virginia Turnpike Vehicle Transactions:
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 – 120,000
- Friday, June 28, 2024 – 150,000
- Saturday, June 29, 2024 – 150,000
- Sunday, June 30, 2024 – 115,000
- Monday, July 1, 2024 – 105,000
- Â Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – 105,000
- Â Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – 135,000
- Â Thursday, July 4, 2024 – 90,000
- Friday, July 5, 2024 – 115,000
- Saturday, July 6, 2024 – 140,000
- Sunday, July 7, 2024 – 160,000
Miller also emphasized that both weekends are expected to be extremely busy, with many out-of-state travelers passing through the area. He encouraged everyone to plan their travel accordingly and noted that peak travel times are typically between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
To ensure smooth travel, toll booths will be staffed accordingly, traffic flaggers will be in place, and the Courtesy Patrol vehicles and State Police Troop 7 will be available for motorist assistance.
E-ZPass is accepted at all West Virginia Turnpike booths, and drivers can obtain or renew E-ZPasses online or in person at designated customer service centers. The toll for passenger vehicles is $4.25 per plaza.
