West Virginia turnpike and bridges tolls
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West Virginia Turnpike
The West Virginia Turnpike[1] is I-77 for its entire length as well as I-64 from Charleston to just south of Beckley. From Beckley, the road extends south to Princeton. West Virginia Turnpike offers discount programs for both personal and commercial vehicles. West Virginia toll calculator does not take discounts into account.
West Virginia toll bridges
| Bridge Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Parkersburg Memorial Bridge | Connects Belpre, Ohio, and Parkersburg, West Virginia, crossing the Ohio River. Alternate route to access U.S. Route 50 in Ohio from central Parkersburg. Accommodates two lanes of traffic. |
| Wayne Six Toll Bridge | Formerly known as Newell Toll Bridge, this privately owned suspension bridge spans the Ohio River between Newell, West Virginia, and East Liverpool, Ohio. Two lanes of roadway and a pedestrian path along the west side. Open 24/7. |
You can calculate tolls to travel through the West Virginia Turnpike and toll bridges using the West Virginia Toll Calculator.
How are tolls calculated for trucks in West Virginia
Tolls for trucks in West Virginia are calculated based on the number of axles on the truck, the type of vehicle, and whether the truck is using an E-ZPass transponder. Trucks can use E-ZPass to pay tolls in West Virginia. E-ZPass users receive a discount on the base toll rate. Tolls can also be paid by mail or online. However, these methods do not offer a discount. Truckers can use our free Truck Toll Calculator to calculate accurate trip cost across West Virginia and other states of the US.
The calculator also shows the cheapest and fastest truck-compliant route options to your destination along with stoppages en route according to HOS.
How to pay toll in West Virginia
You can pay tolls on West Virginia Turnpike via E-ZPass, WV E-Zpass or a NationalPass tag transponders or with cash.
The two toll bridges: Parkersburg Memorial Bridge and Newell Bridge accepts cash for toll payment. Neither of the toll bridges accept electronic payment through E-ZPass or any other tags.
Do note that Video tolling system such as Pay-by-plate system doesn’t exist here.
How many toll plazas are present in West Virginia
There are three (3) mainline toll plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike. They are located at Chelyan (Toll Plaza C) at milepost 83, Pax (Toll Plaza B) at milepost 56, and Ghent (Toll Plaza A) at milepost 30. There is also one (1) side toll located on Route 19 at the North Beckley Exit (Exit 48). re are three (3) mainline toll plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike. They are located at Chelyan (Toll Plaza C) at milepost 83, Pax (Toll Plaza B) at milepost 56, and Ghent (Toll Plaza A) at milepost 30. There is also one (1) side toll located on Route 19 at the North Beckley Exit (Exit 48).
How to pay missed toll in West Virginia
In West Virginia, a toll violation occurs when-
- A vehicle is recorded by the West Virginia Parkways Authority for failure to pay the specified toll using cash or an E-ZPass® account.
- If the driver receives an Unpaid Toll Slip from a collector and does not pay within the 15 days allowed.
In such a case the registered owner of the vehicle is mailed a Toll Violation Notice for the tolls and fees due.
How can a toll violation payment be made in West Virginia
If you wish to pay by credit card, you may contact the West Virginia Parkways Authority Customer Service Center by calling 1-800-206-6222 or you can go online[2].
Alternatively, you can make a check or money order payable to West Virginia Parkways Authority and mail it along with the completed portion of the Toll Violation Notice to West Virginia Parkways Authority[3], Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 1469, Charleston WV 25325.
What is E-ZPass WV
The E-ZPass WV, just like an E-ZPass tag, is a tag transponder that allows you to pay tolls electronically on West Virginia Turnpike. Altough E-ZPass is also valid on these toll roads but a E-ZPass WV offer lower rates.
With an E-ZPass WV installed in your vehicle, you need not need to stop to pay toll. The transponder is mounted on your vehicle’s windshield. When you travel on any toll road, thruway, tunnel or bridge, the transponder charges your E-ZPass WV account for the appropriate toll.
You can register for an E-ZPass West Virginia online [4] and read about their various schemes.
What if you don't pay a toll in West Virginia
In such a case the registered owner of the vehicle is mailed a Toll Violation Notice for the tolls and fees due.
What is the Single Fee Discount Plan
The West Virginia Parkways offers the Single Fee Discount Plan to Individual Account E-ZPass Customers. The Single Fee Discount Plan gives unlimited travel across the entire WV Turnpike for a period of one year from date of purchase. The plan is valid for toll class 1 vehicles.
West Virginia turnpike and bridge tolling agencies
Following agencies manage tolls on West Virginia Turnpike and bridges. For any questions about toll payment methods or your toll bill please get in touch with respective agency.
- West Virginia Parkways Authority[5]
- City of Parkersburg[6]
- Newell Bridge and Railway Company
- E-ZPass Group[7]
- West Virginia Parkways Authority [8]
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