Traffic

The Traffic Information on this page is meant to provide a daily snapshot of event-related traffic impacts you may experience when traveling in Charleston.  Please Note: There may be times when this list may not be inclusive of all event-related traffic impacts. Closure times are approximate and subject to change, and other metered spaces may be bagged "no parking" without notice.  Additionally, we may post other traffic impacts such as paving, or other projects that may require an extended road closure.      

 

Start Date EndDate Description FileName
Friday, 08-29-25 10:00 AM Friday, 08-29-25 09:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

Charleston Distance Run 
(Packet Pick-Up & Kids Fun Run)
Kanawha Blvd, Court St to Capitol St

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Saturday, 08-30-25 06:00 AM Saturday, 08-30-25 12:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

Charleston Distance Run 
Kanawha Blvd, California Ave to Greenbrier Street 

ROLLING CLOSURES (EVENT)

Charleston Distance Run 
(15-mile run, 3-person 15-mile relay, and a 5k run/walk)

Rolling closures (along the race route) will start when the race starts at 7:30 AM. Drivers may experience delays if traveling along the race route. 

15-Mile Route (direct link)

  1. Start Kanawha Blvd /WV State Capitol Steps
  2. West on Kanawha Boulevard
  3. Right on Clendenin Street
  4. Right on Virginia Street
  5. Right on South Side Bridge
  6. Right onto CSX Ramp (Ferry Street)
  7. Right on Thayer Street
  8. Left on MacCorkle Avenue
  9. Left on Route 119 South (Capital Punishment Hill)
  10. Left on Oakwood Road
  11. Right on Bridge Road
  12. Left on Louden Heights Down Hill crossing South Side Bridge
  13. Right on Virginia Street East, crossing through the WV Capitol to Washington Street East
  14. Right on Chesapeake Avenue
  15. Right on Kanawha Boulevard running West
  16. Right on Clendenin Street to Donnally Street
  17. Left on Court Street
  18. Right Piedmont Road
  19. Right on Morris Street
  20. Left onto Hansford to UC Stadium to Finish Line on a Rubber Race Track

5k Route (direct link)

  1. Start Kanawha Blvd /WV State Capitol Steps
  2. West on Kanawha Boulevard
  3. Right on Dunbar Avenue
  4. Right on Virginia Street East
  5. Left on Ruffner Avenue crossing the Railroad Tracks
  6. Right onto Hansford to UC Stadium to Finish Line on a Rubber Race track

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Thursday, 09-04-25 07:00 AM Thursday, 09-04-25 11:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

Spartan Race Trifecta World Championship Opening Ceremony
Kanawha Blvd, Capitol St to Clendenin St

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Saturday, 09-06-25 08:00 AM Saturday, 09-06-25 05:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

Westside Community Health Fair
Kanawha Blvd, Ohio Ave to Pennsylvania Ave 
Tuesday, 09-09-25 10:00 AM Tuesday, 09-09-25 03:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

Christ Church United Methodist Community Fair 
Morris St, Virginia St to Quarrier St
Saturday, 09-13-25 09:00 AM Saturday, 09-13-25 05:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

The Peanut Shoppe 75th Anniversary Celebration 
Capitol St, Virginia St to Quarrier St

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Saturday, 10-04-25 08:00 AM Saturday, 10-04-25 08:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE (EVENT)

Freedom Car Show
Kanawha Blvd, Clendenin St to Capitol St

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