The Beckley Travel Plaza on the West Virginia Turnpike recently reopened, having been closed in 2023 and rebuilt.
The plaza includes Starbucks, Wendy’s, Popeye’s, and Mountain State Market, which will be open 24/7. Other amenities offered are increased restroom facilities, EV charging stations, a drive-through, and increased truck parking.
The travel plaza will also highlight the Tamarack Artisan Shop, which is designed to support a variety of travelers, including families, tourists, and professional truck drivers.
The Beckley Travel Plaza is located near exit 45 of Interstate 77.
“I’m truly blown away by how this plaza has turned out—it’s even more than we imagined,” Gov. Jim Justice said. “A few years ago, no one would’ve dreamed West Virginia would be featured in top travel guides or become a top tourist destination. Now, people from all over the world are coming to experience Almost Heaven.
"We needed to update our travel plazas to match the excitement and energy of our visitors, and that’s exactly what we’ve done. This isn’t just a pit stop; it’s our opportunity to show off the beauty and spirit of West Virginia.”
In May 2022, the Parkways Authority approved the expenditure of $152 million spread over three fiscal years to revamp the turnpike’s travel plazas. Plans were based on the results of a 2021 survey of turnpike travelers.In February 2023, the West Virginia Parkways Authority approved a contract for around $122 million with Paramount Builders LLC of St. Albans to demolish and renovate the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas.
The Bluestone travel plaza is set to open around mid-January.
