CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Department of Transportation said portions of the West Virginia Turnpike Exit 95 access ramps at Kanawha City will be closed starting Sept. 2.

The ramp closures are for a construction project, the WVDOT said.

In July, Kokosing Construction Company was awarded a contract for $2,961,631.40 to replace the two Exit 95 ramps that cross under the Charles Chuck Yeager Bridge, according to the WVDOT.

The WVDOT said the new ramps will be lower to create more clearance under the bridge.

During construction, traffic will still be able to use the Exit 95 interchange, but the ramp to access WV 61 North will be closed, the WVDOT said.

The WVDOT also said traffic will be able to get onto the Turnpike from WV 61 South, but the northbound access ramp will b

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