Drivers pay more than $5 million in West Virginia road tolls over Fourth of July holiday week

News Release

July 13, 2019

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Turnpike Authority brought in an all-time record amount of toll booth revenue during the peak 11-day travel period surrounding the July 4th Holiday.

Toll revenue this year – from Thursday, June 27, 2019 through Sunday, July 7, 2019 – came in at more than $5.6 million.

That’s a nearly 77 percent increase from the same 11-day travel window last year, when toll revenues came in at about $3.2 million from Thursday, June 28, 2018 through Sunday, July 8, 2018.

The West Virginia Department of Transportation asks you to please use caution when driving in work zones — Just. Slow. Down. It’s everybody’s responsibility. Drivers should download the WV 511 app for regular traffic and road work updates or go to the website at www.WV511.org. For information about the project, visit Drive Forward WV or the WVDOT Facebook.

Local Businesses

Recent Stories

Brian Bergstrom · February 1, 2026

West Virginia’s ‘frozen bathtub’ claims coldest temperature in lower 48 states

Canaan Valley plunged to -27.4°F at 6 a.m. Jan. 31, the coldest reading in the lower 48 states and within 3.3 degrees of its record low. The high-elevation “bathtub” basin traps dense cold air, creating a frost pocket that can run nearly 20 degrees colder than nearby towns.

News Release · February 1, 2026

WVU research team working to restore sight lost to genetic eye disease

WVU School of Medicine researchers, backed by a three-year $1.4M National Eye Institute grant, are developing a gene therapy to treat PROM1-linked inherited blindness.

Mountain State Spotlight · February 1, 2026

Federal judge orders release of two immigrants detained in West Virginia

A federal judge ordered the release of two immigrants detained in West Virginia, blasting ICE for jailing them without evidence or proof they posed any threat. As Trump’s immigration crackdown reaches the state, more detainees are suing for release and more cases are expected.

My Buckhannon · February 1, 2026

CAC Gallery showcases Al Tucker’s West Virginia photography through February

Colonial Arts Center Gallery presents “My Photo Finish,” a solo show of Al Tucker’s West Virginia landscapes and nature photography, on view through Feb. 28. Meet Tucker at a free reception on Friday, February 6.

News Release · February 1, 2026

WVWC Theatre and Music brings ‘Closer Than Ever’ to downtown Buckhannon

WVWC Theatre & Music brings Maltby and Shire’s witty, heartfelt revue “Closer Than Ever” to the Colonial Arts Center in downtown Buckhannon Feb. 12–14, with evening shows and a Saturday matinee. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for seniors, students, or WVWC ID.

News Release · February 1, 2026

Vandalia Health names Laura McCall as Executive Director of Philanthropy for northern region

Vandalia Health has named longtime fundraiser Laura McCall Executive Director of Philanthropy for its northern region.