Which Charleston Roads Will Close for the Pro Road Nationals?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — As the city prepares for the thrill of the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships beginning next week, officials are also addressing what this event entails.
Certain roads will be shut down, and motorists are advised to find detours.
City officials in Charleston are getting ready for the upcoming race, which indicates that road closures will begin even prior to the main event.
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority
is also temporarily relocating its transit center to Donnally and Summers streets.
This is what you should be aware of.
From Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18:
Race Preparation
Kanawha Boulevard will close between Capitol Street and Clendenin Street starting at noon on Friday, May 16. This closure will last all the way through Monday, May 26. Eastbound traffic on the Boulevard will be routed onto Clendenin St., and westbound traffic will be routed onto Court Street.
On Friday, there will be no on-street parking available on Court Street or Summers Street between Kanawha Boulevard and Virginia Street.
Monday, May 19:
Paracycling Road Race
Kanawha Boulevard will stay closed between Capitol and Clendenon streets.
From 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., the City will be implementing extra road closures for the day.
From 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Kanawha Boulevard will be closed between Stockton Street and Hale Street. However, the right westbound lane of Kanawha Boulevard extending from Clendenin Street to Pennsylvania Avenue will remain accessible for vehicles. Local authorities advise residents, commuters, and those with appointments in the vicinity to consider alternative routes during these hours.
Street closures will occur during the event, so individuals working downtown or needing to traverse these zones should allow additional time for their journeys. Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers will be present at these spots to assist with directing traffic safely around race intervals.
- Travel from Truslow Boulevard to Virginia Street.
- Virginia Street from Truslow Avenue to Court Street
- The street named Court Street extending from Virginia up to Lee Street.
- Lee Street from Court Street to Summers Street
- Summer Street from Lee to Quarrier Street
- Quarrier Street from Hale to Summers Street
- Hale Street from the Boulevard to Lee Street
On Kanawha Boulevard between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stockton Street; on Donnally Street from Laidley to Summers Street; and on Summers Street from Washington Street to Donnally Street, street-side parking will be prohibited. According to city authorities, the municipal facilities such as the garages and lots at the Municipal Auditorium and the Shanklin Parking Garage won’t be accessible during this time.
For the duration of the event, both the entry and exit points at the Summers Street garage will remain shut; however, access can still be gained via Lee Street leading into Capitol Street through theSpyros parking area. Individuals exiting the garage should turn right into the Spyros lot before returning to CapitolStreet.
People heading to Mary C. Snow Elementary School should use 2nd Avenue and Florida Street instead of Kanawha Boulevard.
Tuesday, May 20:
Paracycling Time Trial & Junior Time Trials
Kanawha Blvd. will remain closed between Capitol and Clendenin streets.
Between 5:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., the City will be in the progress of putting additional road closures for the day in place.
From 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Kanawha Blvd. closure will extend from Stockton St. to Daniel Boone Park. The right westbound lane of Kanawha Blvd. from Clendenin St. to Pennsylvania Ave. will be open to traffic. The westbound lanes of Kanawha Blvd. from Wertz Ave to Brooks St. will be open for traffic and parking.
There will be no on-street parking on Kanawha Boulevard from Pennsylvania Ave. to Stockton St.; on Court St. from Kanawha Blvd to Virginia St.; on Summers St. from Kanawha Blvd to Virginia St.; on Donnally St. from Laidley to Summers St.; or on Summers St. from Washington St. to Donnally St. City officials say the city-owned garages and lots at the Municipal Auditorium and the Shanklin Parking Garage will not be available.
Those needing to get to Mary C. Snow Elementary School will need to use 2nd Ave and Florida St. instead of Kanawha Blvd.
Wednesday, May 21:
U23 and Elite Time Trial Events
Kanawha Boulevard will stay closed between Capitol and Clendenon streets.
From 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., the City will be implementing extra road closures for the day.
Between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Kanawha Boulevard will be closed from Stockton Street all the way up to Daniel Boone Park. However, the right westbound lane of Kanawha Boulevard between Clendenin Street and Pennsylvania Avenue will remain accessible to vehicles. Additionally, both westbound lanes of Kanawha Boulevard extending from Wertz Avenue down to Brooks Street will also stay open for both vehicle traffic and parking purposes.
No on-street parking will be allowed on Kanawha Boulevard between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stockton Street; on Court Street from Kanawha Boulevard to Virginia Street; on Summers Street from Kanawha Boulevard to Virginia Street; on Donnally Street from Laidley to Summers Street; or on Summers Street from Washington Street to Donnally Street. According to city officials, the city-operated garages and lots at the Municipal Auditorium and the Shanklin Parking Garage also won’t be accessible during this time.
People heading to Mary C. Snow Elementary School should use 2nd Avenue and Florida Street instead of Kanawha Boulevard.
Thursday, May 22:
Junior & U23 Criterium
Kanawha Boulevard will stay closed between Capitol Street and Clendenen Street. Between 9 a.m. and noon, intermittent and partial blockages will occur on portions of Court, Lee, Quarrier, Hale, and Summers Streets as teams get ready for the day’s competitions.
Between 5 p.m. and midnight, these roadblocks will be enforced. Those who wish to pass through must do so prior to 5 p.m.:
- The closure of Kanawha Boulevard will stretch from Clendenin Street to Morris Street. Residents can leave via McFarland Street and Leon Sullivan Way on Kanawha Boulevard to head east towards the Capitol.
- The closure of Court Street will extend from Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street as announced by city authorities. They state that access to Court Street will still be possible via Lee Street, and southbound traffic on Court Street will be redirected to Quarrier Street.
- City authorities state that Lee Street will be closed between Court Street and Summers Street. According to them, access to Lee Street will only be possible through left turns from Summers Street, and traffic heading east on Lee Street will be redirected to Court Street.
- Summer Street will be shut down between Quarrier Street and Lee Street. Vehicles will be redirected onto Lee Street through left-hand turns.
- Quarrier Street will be closed between Hale Street and Summers Street. Access to Quarrier Street will only be available via Court Street, and traffic will be redirected onto Dickinson Street.
- Hale Street will be closed off between the Boulevard and Lee Street.
There will be no on-street parking on Donnally St. from Laidley to Summers St. or on Summers St. from Washington St. to Donnally St. City officials say the city-owned garages and lots at the Municipal Auditorium and the Shanklin Parking Garage will not be available.
For the following lots and garages, folks will need to use alternate routes to reach them after 5 p.m.:
- City Service Center – via Dickenson or McFarland St.
- Park Place Cinema – enter via Summers St. and exit via Laidley St.
- The entry and exit points of Summers Street will shut down at 5 p.m., but access can still be gained via Lee Street leading to Capitol Street through the Spyros parking area. Individuals may leave the facility by driving into the Spyros lot and then making a right turn back onto Capitol Street.
Friday, May 23:
For Handcycle Relay & Elite C criterium
Kanawha Boulevard will stay shut down from Capitol Street to Clendenen Street. Between 9 AM and noon, intermittent and partial blockages will occur on sections of Court, Lee, Quarrier, Hale, and Summers Streets as teams get ready for the day’s events.
Between 5 p.m. and midnight, these roadblocks will be enforced. Those who wish to pass through must do so prior to 5 p.m.:
- The shutdown of Kanawha Boulevard will stretch from Clendenin Street to Morris Street. Residents can leave via McFarland Street and Leon Sullivan Way on Kanawha Boulevard to head east towards the Capitol.
- The closure of Court Street will extend from Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street as announced by city authorities. They state that access to Court Street will still be possible via Lee Street, and southbound traffic on Court Street will be redirected onto Quarrier Street.
- The closure of Lee Street between Court Street and Summers Street has been announced by city authorities. Residents can access Lee Street through left turns off Summers Street, and eastbound traffic on Lee Street will be redirected toward Court Street.
- Streets between Summers Street and Lee Street will be shut down during summer. Vehicles will be redirected towards Lee Street using left-turn lanes for navigation.
- Quarrier Street will be closed between Hale Street and Summers Street. Access to Quarrier Street will only be available via Court Street, with traffic being redirected onto Dickinson Street.
- Hale Street will be closed between the Boulevard and Lee Street.
On Donnally Street between Laidley and Summers Streets, as well as on Summers Street from Washington Street to Donnally Street, curb-side parking will be prohibited. According to local authorities, the municipal facilities such as the lots near the Municipal Auditorium and the Shanklin Parking Garage will remain off-limits.
For these specific lots and garages, people will have to use detour routes to access them after 5 p.m.:
- City Service Center – accessible through Dickenson or McFarland Street.
- Park Place Cinema – access through Summers Street and depart from Laidley Street.
- The Summers Street entrance and exit will shut down at 5 p.m., but you can still access it by using Lee Street to get to Capitol Street via the Spyros parking lot. To leave the garage, drivers should turn right into the Spyros lot and then back onto Capitol Street.
The
WVSSAC State High School Track Championship
will also take place on Friday. The optimal route for people trying to get to Laidley Field would be as follows:
- Starting from I77S/I64E, take exit 99 towards Greenbrier Street, proceed from Greenbrier to Washington Street, and continue onto Elizabeth Street.
- If you’re approaching via I77N/I64W, take exit 100 towards Leon Sullivan Way, followed by a turn onto Washington Street, and continue to Elizabeth Street.
- To depart, take Elizabeth Street to Washington Street then proceed to Brooks Street until you reach the interstate, or alternatively, go from Elizabeth Street onto Piedmont Road and continue on Court Street to Smith Street before accessing the interstate.
Saturday, May 24:
U23 Road Race
Kanawha Boulevard will stay closed from Capitol Street to Clendenen Street. Additionally, the roadrace course will remain shut down following the completion of the CAMC Foundation’s Miles for Minds event.
From 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the street will be closed between Clendenin St. and Wertz Avenue. However, westbound travel from Wertz Avenue to California Avenue remains accessible, even allowing for on-street parking. The section from Greenbrier Street to Brooks Street will remain shut down; nonetheless, residents whose routes are affected can still reach their destinations with assistance from law enforcement officers provided by the CPD.
Between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., there will be roadblocks in the city center. Motorists are advised to seek detours if possible. Those who must travel through this zone should allow additional time as delays may occur during certain periods.
- Truslow St. from Kanawha Blvd to Virginia St.
- Virginia St. from Truslow to Brooks St. – Eastbound traffic will be routed onto Truslow to Quarrier St.
- The northern-bound lanes of Court Street between Lee Street and Kanawha Boulevard will have traffic from Lee Street able to make either a right or left turn onto Court Street.
- Lee Street goes from Court to Summers. — Traffic moving south on Summers can make a left onto Lee.
- Summer Street from Kanawha Boulevard to Lee.
- Quarrier St. from Brooks to Court St. – Westbound traffic will be routed onto Morris to Washington, and Quarrier St. will be accessible via the southbound lanes of Court St.
- Brooks Street extending from Kanawha Boulevard to Quarrier Street
- Dickenson Street from Quarrier to the Southside Bridge.
- The Southside Bridge will be shut down, redirecting traffic coming from Bridge Road and Loudon Heights Road to Ferry Street.
Rolling closures will also affect various areas throughout Capitol City, including:
- Move the bridge from Southside Bridge to Loudon Heights Road.
- Loudon Heights Road extends from Bridge Road to the Southside Bridge.
- Wertz Ave from Kanawha Blvd. to Oakridge Drive.
- Oakridge Drive between Wertz Avenue and Greenbrier Street
Greenbrier Street will be closed between Kanawha Boulevard and Oakridge Drive as well. However, it will stay open for southbound travel heading towards the airport from Washington Street down to Oakridge Drive, including a contraflow lane to facilitate two-way movement. The speed limit in this area will similarly be decreased to 25 miles per hour.
Exit 99 coming from Huntington/Parkersburg will be shut down as well, and the entrance ramp leading to I77S/I64E via Greenbrier Street will not be accessible.
On-street parking will be prohibited on Donnally Street between Laidley and Summers Streets, as well as on Summers Street between Washington and Donnally Streets. According to city authorities, public garages and lots owned by the municipality—including those located near the Municipal Auditorium, City Service Center, and Shanklin Parking Garage—will remain closed.
For these specific lots and parking areas, people will have to utilize detour paths to access them:
- Park Place Cinema – access through Summers Street and depart from Laidley Street.
- The entry and exit points at Summers Street will shut down after 5 PM. However, access can still be gained via Lee Street to Capitol Street through the Spyros parking area. Individuals wishing to leave should turn right into the Spyros lot from the garage and then head back out onto Capitol Street.
The CPD will likewise oversee traffic on Greenbrier Street at Hillcrest Drive and Oakridge Drive, with motorists anticipating possible delays or brief roadblocks at these junctions.
The
WVSSAC State High School Track Championship
will also take place on Friday. The most effective route for people to get to Laidley Field would be via the following paths:
- If you’re approaching via I-77 South/I-64 East, take exit number 99 onto Greenbrier Street. Continue from Greenbrier Street onto Washington Street, and then proceed onto Elizabeth Street.
- If you’re traveling via Interstate 77 North/Interstate 64 West, take exit number 100 towards Leon Sullivan Way. Next, make a turn onto Washington Street followed by another turn onto Elizabeth Street.
- To depart, take Elizabeth Street to Washington Street then proceed to Brooks Street until you reach the interstate, or alternatively, go from Elizabeth Street onto Piedmont Road and continue to Court Street followed by Smith Street before accessing the interstate.
The Vandalia Gathering will likewise take place on Saturday at the West Virginia State Capitol. Attendees of this event can utilize these routes:
- Starting from I-77 South/I-64 East, take exit number 99 towards Greenbrier Street. Proceed onto Greenbrier Street, continue until you reach Washington Street, then turn onto Sidney Avenue and finally head toward Piedmont Road.
- If you’re approaching via I77N/I64W, take exit number 100 towards Leon Sullivan Way. Next, make a turn onto Washington Street heading toward Sidney Avenue and continue until Piedmont Road.
- Starting from Kanawha Boulevard, proceed via California Avenue to reach Piedmont Road.
- To exit, take Piedmont Road onto Sidney Avenue then proceed via Washington Street to Brooks Street until you reach the interstate.
Sunday, May 25:
Junior Road Race
Kanawha Boulevard will stay closed from Capitol Street to Clendenin Street. Additionally, the road race course will be kept closed following the conclusion of the Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K event.
From 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the street will be shut down from Clendenin Street all the way to Wertz Avenue. Traffic heading westward from Wertz Avenue up until California Avenue can flow freely, even allowing for vehicles to park along the curb. However, between Greenbrier and Brooks Streets, the thoroughfare will remain inaccessible; nonetheless, residents whose routes have been cut off may still reach their destinations under supervision by the CPD.
Between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., there will be roadblocks in the city center. Motorists are advised to find detours if possible. Those who can’t avoid this zone must allow additional travel time as certain crossings may not be accessible during this period.
- Truslow St. from Kanawha Blvd to Virginia St.
- Eastbound traffic on Virginia Street between Truslow Avenue and Brooks Street will be redirected to travel along Truslow Avenue up to Quarrier Street.
- The northbound lanes of Court Street between Lee Street and Kanawha Boulevard will have traffic allowing vehicles from Lee Street to make either a right or left turn onto Court Street.
- Lee Street goes from Court to Summers. — Traffic moving south on Summers can make a left onto Lee.
- Streets within the span from Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street on Summers Avenue.
- Quarrier St. from Brooks to Court St. – Westbound traffic will be routed onto Morris to Washington, and Quarrier St. will be accessible via the southbound lanes of Court St.
- Streets from Brooks Street to Quarrier Street off of Kanawha Boulevard.
- Dickenson Street from Quarrier to the Southside Bridge.
- The Southside Bridge will be shut down, redirecting traffic from Bridge Road and Loudon Heights Road onto Ferry Street.
Rolling closures will be implemented on Wertz Avenue between Kanawha Boulevard and Oakridge Drive, as well as on Oakridge Drive from Wertz Avenue to Greenbrier Street.
Greenbrier Street will be shut down between Kanawha Boulevard and Oakridge Drive. However, it will stay open for southbound travel from Washington Street to Oakridge Drive, featuring a contraflow lane to enable two-way traffic. The speed limit in this area will be lowered to 25 mph.
Exit 99 coming from Huntington/Parkersburg will similarly face closure, along with the on-ramp to Interstate 77 South/Interstate 64 East from Greenbrier Street.
For these specific lots and parking areas, people will have to utilize detour paths to access them:
- Park Place Cinema – access through Summers Street and depart from Laidley Street.
- Summer Street – the entry and exit points at Summer Street will shut down after 5 PM. However, access can be gained by using Lee Street to reach Capitol Street via the Spyros parking lot. To leave the facility, individuals should turn right into the Spyros lot and then back onto Capitol Street.
The CPD will likewise oversee traffic on Greenbrier Street at the junctions of Hillcrest Drive and Oakridge Drive, with anticipated delays or brief shutdowns possible at these crossings.
The Vandalia Gathering will likewise take place on Saturday at the West Virginia State Capitol. Attendees of this event can utilize these routes:
- Starting from Interstate 77 South/Interstate 64 East, take exit number 99 onto Greenbrier Street. Continue on Greenbrier Street until you reach Washington Street, proceed to Sidney Avenue, and finally head towards Piedmont Road.
- If you’re traveling via I77N/I64W, take exit 100 towards Leon Sullivan Way, followed by turning onto Washington Street heading toward Sidney Avenue and continue until Piedmont Road.
- Starting from Kanawha Boulevard, proceed via California Avenue to reach Piedmont Road.
- To leave, use Piedmont Road to Sidney Ave to Washington St. to Brooks St. to the interstate.
Monday, May 26:
Elite Road Race
Kanawha Blvd. will remain closed between Capitol and Clendenin streets. The Road Race route will also remain closed after the race for the CAMC Foundation’s Miles for Minds event.
Between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. the closure will extend from Clendenin St. to Wertz Avenue. Westbound traffic from Wertz Ave. to California Ave will be open, including for on-street parking. From Greenbrier to Brooks Street, the road will be closed, but local traffic that cannot access a location from an alternate route will be allowed to access the area with the help of CPD.
Between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., there will be closures downtown as well. Motorists are advised to utilize detour paths nearby whenever possible. Should they not have this option, they must prepare for additional travel time during periods when crossing these roads is restricted.
- Truslow Street extending from Kanawha Boulevard to Virginia Street
- Eastbound traffic from Virginia Street between Truslow and Brooks Streets will be redirected onto Truslow to Quarrier Street.
- The northbound lanes of Court Street between Lee Street and Kanawha Boulevard will have traffic allowing vehicles coming from Lee Street to make either a right or left turn onto Court Street.
- Starting at Court Street, proceed onto Summers Avenue. – Vehicles traveling south on Summers Avenue have the option to make a left turn onto Lee Street.
- Streets within the span from Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street along Summers Avenue.
- Quarrier St. from Brooks to Court St. – Westbound traffic will be routed onto Morris to Washington, and Quarrier St. will be accessible via the southbound lanes of Court St.
- Streets Brooks from Kanawha Boulevard to Quarrier Street
- Dickenson Street from Quarrier to the Southside Bridge.
- The Southside Bridge will be shut down, redirecting traffic from Bridge Road and Loudon Heights Road onto Ferry Street.
Rolling closures will be implemented on Wertz Avenue from Kanawha Boulevard to Oakridge Drive, as well as on Oakridge Drive from Wertz Avenue to Greenbrier Street.
Greenbrier Street will similarly be shut down between Kanawha Boulevard and Oakridge Drive; however, it will stay accessible for southbound travel towards the airport from Washington Street to Oakridge Drive, featuring a contraflow lane to facilitate bidirectional movement. The speed limit in this segment will likewise be decreased to 25 miles per hour.
Exit 99 off of Huntington/Parkersburg will be shut down as well, and the entrance ramp leading to Interstate 77 South/Interstate 64 East via Greenbrier Street will also be closed.
For these particular lots and parking areas, people will have to utilize detour paths to access them:
- Park Place Cinema – access through Summers Street and depart via Laidley Street.
- Summer Street – the entry and exit points at Summer Street will shut down after 5 PM. However, access can be gained by using Lee Street to reach Capitol Street via the Spyros parking area. Vehicles can leave the facility by exiting into the Spyros parking lot and then making a right turn back onto Capitol Street.
The CPD will likewise oversee traffic management on Greenbrier Street at the junctions of Hillcrest Drive and Oakridge Drive, and motorists can anticipate possible delays or brief roadblocks at these crossings.
Visitors to the West Virginia State Capitol Complex may utilize these routes:
- Starting from Interstate 77 South/Interstate 64 East, take exit number 99 towards Greenbrier Street. Proceed onto Greenbrier Street, continue until you reach Washington Street, then turn onto Sidney Avenue and finally head toward Piedmont Road.
- If you’re approaching via I77N/I64W, take exit number 100 towards Leon Sullivan Way, followed by turning onto Washington Street heading toward Sidney Avenue and continue until Piedmont Road.
- Starting from Kanawha Boulevard, proceed via California Avenue to reach Piedmont Road.
- To exit, take Piedmont Road onto Sidney Avenue then proceed via Washington Street to Brooks Street until you reach the interstate.
The Bridge Road Bike Bash is set for Monday as well, with a KRT shuttle service operating from both Smith Street and Morris Street to the venue.
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