Department of Transportation
WVDOT
West Virginia • United States of America
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) manages over 34,000 miles of state roads — the second highest road mileage per capita in the US — through challenging mountain terrain. Key freight corridors include I-64, I-77, I-79, I-81, and I-68. West Virginia's coal, chemicals, and natural gas industries generate significant heavy freight demand, and WVDOT administers oversize and overweight permits essential for the energy sector. The department manages numerous weight-restricted bridges on secondary roads, operates WV511 for road conditions, and enforces strict commercial vehicle regulations in areas where roads are subject to significant mine subsidence and weather-related damage.
| Official Website | https://transportation.wv.gov/ |
|---|---|
| Data API | https://transportation.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Headquarters | Charleston |
Available Data
Social Media
- @WVDOT — WVDOT
- @WV511 — West Virginia 511
- @WV511Metro — 511 Metro Valley WV
- @WV511North — 511 Northern WV
- @WV511Central — 511 Central WV
- @WV511East — 511 Eastern WV
- @WV511South — 511 Southern WV
- @WVinterstate64 — WV Interstate 64
- @WVinterstate68 — WV Interstate 68
- @WVinterstate70 — WV Interstate 70
- @WVinterstate77 — WV Interstate 77
- @WVinterstate79 — WV Interstate 79
- @WVinterstate81 — WV Interstate 81
- @WVinterstate470 — WV Interstate 470
West Virginia Trucking Regulations
Size & weight limits, OS/OW permits, and seasonal restrictions for commercial vehicles
Weight Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Gross Vehicle Weight | 80000 lbs |
| Single Axle | 20000 lbs |
| Tandem Axle | 34000 lbs |
Dimensional Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Height | 13.5 ft |
| Max Width | 8.5 ft |
| Max Length (Single Unit) | 40 ft |
| Max Length (Combination) | 65 ft |
OS/OW Permits
Seasonal Restrictions Feb, Mar, Apr
Spring weight restrictions are posted on secondary state roads, typically February through April. Mountain terrain in eastern and southern WV results in longer restriction periods at higher elevations.
Weigh Station Bypass
36¢/gal
Member
Special Exemptions
Notable Rules
West Virginia's rugged mountain terrain presents significant challenges for commercial vehicles — steep grades, sharp curves, and narrow roads are common on secondary routes. Coal and natural gas production generate heavy haul on rural mountain roads. The WV Turnpike (I-77) has specific weight and clearance restrictions. I-79, I-64, and US-119 are primary corridors. Many rural roads have low-clearance overhead obstacles and weight-posted bridges.
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