The West Virginia Division of Highways has accepted bids for a protective membrane and asphalt overlay to extend the life of the bridge deck on Charleston's Fort Hill Bridge.

DOH engineers accelerated the bid process after a series of large potholes developed on the 50-year-old structure, according to a news release. For the past six weeks, drivers have dealt with various lane closures during repairs, including on a 3-by-3-foot hole through the deck. Kanawha Valley

Not open yet: 1 lane may remain closed for repairs Thursday on I-64 Fort Hill bridge

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The bridge, also known as the Eugene Carter Bridge, carries Interstate 64 over the Kanawha River in downtown Charleston. It is one of the most heavily traveled bridges in West Virginia, according to the DOH.

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