CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Parkways Authority is anticipating a total of 555,000 transactions on the West Virginia Turnpike during the Memorial Day holiday weekend from Thursday, May 23, 2024, to Monday, May 27, 2024.
West Virginia Turnpike Travel on Friday, May 24, 2024, is expected to be the busiest day, with an estimated 145,000 transactions.
Jeff Miller, Executive Director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, mentioned that Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the busy summer travel period for the West Virginia Turnpike. He advised travelers to expect heavy traffic, particularly on weekends and during peak travel times from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting from this weekend through Labor Day weekend.
2024 West Virginia Turnpike Memorial Day Transactions Estimates:
Thursday, May 23, 2024 — 125,000
Friday, May 24, 2024 — 145,000
Saturday, May 25, 2024 — 100,000
Sunday, May 26, 2024 — 80,000
Monday May 27, 2024 – 105,000
“Thursday, Friday, and Monday of this weekend will be well above average daily transaction counts, so please plan accordingly, and please take advantage of our amazing E-ZPass discount program,” said Miller.
There were 574,902 total transactions on the Turnpike during Memorial Day weekend 2023, Miller said.
It’s important to note that the Beckley and Bluestone Travel Plazas are currently undergoing major renovation. While the Beckley Travel Plaza is open for fueling and limited truck parking, the Bluestone Travel Plaza is completely closed.
Governor Jim Justice and Mr. Miller are pleased to report significant progress on the construction of the new plazas, with anticipated openings later this year. The toll for passenger vehicles is $4.25 per plaza, and there are three main toll plazas along the Turnpike.
For those interested in an E-ZPass, the annual cost for unlimited use is $26.25, plus a one-time transponder fee. To obtain or renew an E-ZPass, you can click HERE.
Alternatively, drivers can 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.