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Credit cards will be accepted at toll facilities along the West Virginia Turnpike next year Ƶ joining existing cash and E-ZPass payment options Ƶ all of which will be available to pay for another toll increase, also on the horizon for 2025.

The addition of credit cards, a toll increase, and an update on the Beckley and Bluestone travel plaza upgrades were discussed at TuesdayƵs legislative interim meeting of the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability.

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Vehicles pass through West Virginia Turnpike toll booths in this undated photo.

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey A. Miller, executive director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, speaks before the Aug. 27, 2024 meeting of the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Dept of Transportation Accountability. The meeting was part of the August legislative interim schedule. 

Beth Sergent is the political reporter. She can be reached at 304-348-2731 or email at bsergent@hdmediallc.com.

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