Funding secured for Dunbar Toll Bridge, Kanawha Turnpike I-64 Overpass bridge projects

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced a $65 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Competitive Highway Bridge Program to replace the aging Dunbar Toll Bridge and rehabilitate the Kanawha Turnpike Overpass Bridge on Interstate 64.

Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, announced the grant on Friday, April 3, 2026.

State Transportation Secretary Todd Rumbaugh applauded the grant.


"The $65 million for the Kanawha Valley Bridge Bundle is a massive win for the safety and connectivity of our region," Rumbaugh said. "We are grateful for Senator Capito's work in Washington to secure these federal funds. This investment ensures West Virginia has the resources to modernize our most critical corridors, keeping our drivers safe and our economy moving.

"This achievement is a direct reflection of the 'maintenance-first' mission we have undertaken at the WVDOT," Rumbaugh said. "We appreciate Governor Morrisey's leadership and his strong support for infrastructure; under his guidance, our focus remains on preserving our existing system and ensuring the roads and bridges West Virginians count on every day are both functional and safe."​

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