Barboursville, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) released details Tuesday evening about upcoming lane and ramp closures on Interstate 64 as crews press forward with the multi‑year widening project in Cabell County.
Schedule and affected sections
Work will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and is expected to finish by 6 a.m. Wednesday. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane near mile marker 16.8, while westbound traffic will operate in one lane between mile markers 19 and 17. The DOT also warned that the Merritts Creek ramps will be closed intermittently during the same window.
Purpose of the new traffic pattern
Transportation officials explained that the temporary configuration is designed to improve safety by giving drivers more room to merge. The new pattern will be in place between the Guyandotte River Bridge and the Merritts Creek interchange by Wednesday morning.
Advice for motorists
Drivers are encouraged to adjust their commuting schedules, allow extra travel time, and stay alert for construction equipment and workers in the area. The DOT recommends using alternate routes where feasible and following posted signage.
Impact on the community
Cabell County residents rely on I‑64 as a major east‑west corridor for work, school, and commerce. While the brief closure may cause inconvenience, the long‑term goal is a wider, safer highway that can accommodate growing traffic volumes and support local economic development.
What’s next
The widening effort is part of a broader state initiative to modernize West Virginia’s interstate system. Additional phases will address other bottlenecks along I‑64, with further updates to be posted on the DOT’s website and through local news outlets.
Motorists can monitor real‑time traffic conditions via the West Virginia DOT’s online traffic map or by listening to local radio traffic reports.
Original reporting: WCHS Eyewitness News Charleston (local) — read the source article.
