WVDOT Adds Safety Measures at I-64/I-77 Split in Charleston
WSAZ Investigates reports on ongoing safety concerns at the I-64/I-77 split in Charleston, West Virginia, where multiple fatal crashes have occurred due to vehicles going over the interstate barrier. The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is implementing preventative measures,…
Charleston Huntington, WV, October 20, 2026 —
Safety concerns remain at the I-64/I-77 split in Charleston, West Virginia, where multiple fatal crashes have involved vehicles going over the interstate barrier, according to a report by WSAZ Investigates.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation is implementing several preventative measures at the interchange. The measures include high-friction surface treatment, improved signage featuring chevrons and flashing lights, and reflectors on barrier walls.
The reported steps are intended to address safety concerns at the location. The available information does not specify when the measures began, when they are expected to be completed, or whether all of them are already in place. It also does not provide details about the crashes, such as when they occurred or how many people were killed.
Additional information about the work is not included in the report summary. The cost of the measures, the precise locations where they are being installed, and whether WVDOT plans further changes were not provided. No department representative’s comments or direct quotations were included.
The report describes an ongoing safety issue and a set of preventative actions by WVDOT, but does not state whether the measures have changed crash patterns or whether officials have assessed their effectiveness. The information provided also does not include inspection findings, a project schedule, or details about any other safety improvements under consideration.
For now, the reported response centers on surface treatment, updated warning signs and lighting, and reflectors on the barrier walls. Further details about implementation and the department’s assessment of the site were not available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Charlie Roth on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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