I-64 Westbound Bridge Lanes to Close Overnight for Pothole Repairs in Charleston

Charleston Huntington, WV, September 24, 2026 —

Drivers traveling on the Interstate 64 Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge, also known as the Fort Hill Bridge, in Charleston, West Virginia, should anticipate overnight lane closures this week. The closures are scheduled to impact the westbound lanes of the bridge to facilitate pothole repairs.

The specific timeframe for these closures is from 8 p.m. on Thursday evening until 6 a.m. on Friday morning. During these hours, motorists utilizing the westbound lanes of the I-64 bridge will experience potential disruptions and should plan for alternative routes or allow for extended travel times.

The repairs are being conducted to address existing potholes on the bridge’s surface, a common maintenance task aimed at preserving road integrity and ensuring driver safety. The nature of pothole repair work often necessitates lane restrictions to provide a safe working environment for crews and equipment.

Officials have not specified the exact number of lanes that will be closed, but typically, such operations require at least one lane to be shut down in the affected direction. Commuters and travelers planning to use the westbound I-64 bridge during the specified overnight period are advised to seek updated traffic information closer to the event and to exercise caution when approaching the work zone.

The Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge serves as a critical artery for traffic flow in the Charleston area, connecting various parts of the Kanawha Valley. The scheduled maintenance is a routine procedure aimed at mitigating potential hazards and maintaining the infrastructure of this key transportation route. The duration of the closure is limited to overnight hours to minimize impact on peak traffic periods.

Story summarized from the original created by WSAZ News Staff on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.

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