Lane Closures Expected on I-64 and I-77 in Kanawha County Through November 9th
Lane closures and possible delays are anticipated on I-64 and I-77 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, until November 9th, due to high friction surface treatment operations. Drivers should expect impacts at various locations, including specific mile markers on both interstates.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 4, 2026 — Motorists traveling through Kanawha County, West Virginia, should prepare for potential traffic disruptions as lane closures and delays are anticipated on Interstate 64 and Interstate 77. These impacts are scheduled to continue through November 9th.
The closures are attributed to ongoing high friction surface treatment operations. This type of work is designed to enhance road safety by increasing the frictional properties of the pavement surface, particularly in areas prone to skidding or where increased traction is beneficial.
Drivers can expect to encounter these lane closures and related delays at various locations along both I-64 and I-77 within Kanawha County. The specific mile markers affected were not detailed in the provided information, but travelers should remain alert for changing traffic patterns and signage.
The duration of these operations is set until November 9th. The West Virginia Department of Transportation often implements such treatments to maintain and improve the state’s highway infrastructure. Travelers are advised to allow for extra travel time, exercise caution, and adhere to posted speed limits and detours when navigating through the work zones.
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