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Interstate 64 East joins Interstate 77 South at I-77's mile marker 100.6 in downtown Charleston. I-64 East and I-77 South will run concurrently for the next 59 miles. While running together, the mileposts and exit numbers will be based on the total mileage of I-77. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 100: Leon Sullivan Way / Capitol St (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Take Exit 99 to Yeager Airport, the State Museum, and the Veterans Museum. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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State-named Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South reassurance shields in Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South through Charleston is 60 mph. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 99: WV 114 - State Capitol / Greenbrier St (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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At the ramp for Exit 99, you get this view of the (under construction at the time) West Virginia State Capitol. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Take Exit 98 to WVU - Charleston and the University of Charleston. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 98: 35th Street / Kaufman Memorial Bridge (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South at mile marker 97.4. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 96: US 60 East - Belle (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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As Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South near the beginning of the West Virginia Turnpike to the south of downtown Charleston, this sign warns that credit cards are NOT accepted at the turnpike's toll plazas. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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South of Exit 96, Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South enter the West Virginia Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) as they prepare to cross the Kanawha River on the Chuck Yeager Bridge. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) crossing the Chuck Yeager Bridge over the Kanawha River. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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An additional view on the Chuck Yeager Bridge on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 95: WV 61 - MacCorkle Ave (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Another set of state-named Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South reassurance shields. The speed limit remains 60 mph. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). It's 4 miles to Marmet, 50 miles to Beckley, and 93 miles to Bluefield. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Near mile marker 93, the speed limit increases to 70 mph on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 91. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 89: WV 61 / WV 94 - Marmet / Chesapeake (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Take Exit 85 to Bridge Valley Community & Technical College. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 88. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Also take Exit 85 to Montgomery. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 85: US 60 / WV 61 - Chelyan / Cedar Grove (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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This sign at mile marker 84.5 warns that Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) will come to its first toll plaza 2 miles ahead. EZ Pass is accepted in all lanes at the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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The speed limit decreases to 60 mph once again near mile marker 84. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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As this sign warns, Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) will traverse a sharp curve to the right 1/2 mile ahead. 55 mph is the advised speed. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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1 mile from the first toll plaza, also called Toll Plaza C, this sign shows that EZ Pass is accepted in all lanes and the toll rate for cars at the time was $4.00. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 83.5, as it enters the aforementioned sharp curve before it will climb a steep grade to Toll Plaza C. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) as it climbs the steep hill with Toll Plaza C now 1/2 mile ahead at the top. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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The speed limit decreases to 35 mph as approaching Toll Plaza C and the top of the grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Toll Plaza C. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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A closer view of Toll Plaza C on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 82.5 as it leaves Toll Plaza C to the south. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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The speed limit increases to 60 mph once again on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). It will remain 60 mph for the next several miles as the turnpike weaves its way through several curves and traverses a few steep grades along the way. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 79 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 80. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 79: CR 79/3 - Sharon / Cabin Creek Rd (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Mile marker 76.5 on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) in Kanawha County. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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As this sign warns, Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) will descend a 5% grade ahead, which will last for the next 2 miles. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Starting down the grade, the right lane comes to an end and trucks are reminded to gear down. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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At the bottom of this steep downgrade, 1 1/4 miles ahead, Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) will curve hard to the right. The recommended speed for trucks is 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 75.5, going down the 5% grade. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 74 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Continuing down the 5% grade on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 75. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Another sign warning of the sharp curve to the right which lies ahead at the bottom of the grade. Again, 55 mph is the recommended speed for trucks. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 74: CR 83 - Paint Creek Rd (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) as it begins to traverse the aforementioned sharp curve at the bottom of the grade, right at Exit 74. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 74 on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) as the curve continues. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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State-named Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South reassurance shields as the curve straightens out. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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The speed limit remains 60 mph for all traffic on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike). It's 7 miles to Mahan, 30 miles to Beckley, and 73 miles to Bluefield. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 72.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Mile marker 71.5 on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) in Kanawha County. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 70. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) in Kanawha County near mile marker 69.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 69. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 66 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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At mile marker 67, Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) enter Fayette County. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 66: CR 15 - Mahan (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Another set of state-named Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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View on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 64. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Climbing another grade on Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at mile marker 63.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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A truck climbing lane appears at mile marker 62.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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The truck climbing lane comes to an end one mile later, at mile marker 61.5. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) approaching Exit 60 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/9/19). |
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Interstate 64 East / Interstate 77 South (West Virginia Turnpike) at Exit 60: WV 612 - Mossy / Oak Hill (Photo taken 8/9/19). |