Westbound Views
Welcome to West Virginia! I-68 enters the state from Maryland while passing through the sort of mountainous terrain for which West Virginia is known. I-68 has three westbound lanes at the state line in order to accommodate slow-moving vehicles. There is a rest area and welcome center at the top of the hill.
Photos taken October 2023.
At the top of the hill, I-68 narrows down to two westbound lanes. Exit 29 is for Hazelton Road (CR 5).
Photos taken October 2023.
Exit 23 is for WV 26.
Photos taken October 2023.
There is a long gap between exits.
Photos taken October 2023.
As I-68 goes uphill again, there is a third westbound lane for slow-moving vehicles. At the top, there is a brake check area where all trucks must stop before beginning the descent ahead. There is advance signage for exit 15 along this stretch.
Photos taken October 2023.
Exit 15 is for Coopers Rock Road (CR 73/12).
Photo taken October 2023.
Welcome to Monongalia County! As I-68 comes down the other side of the mountain, the speed limit for trucks is lowered to 50 MPH, and there is a runaway truck ramp.
Photos taken October 2023.
Exit 10 is for the Mon-Fayette Expressway (WV 43) north.
Photos taken October 2023.