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TRAFFIC INFO: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
ROAD CLOSURES:
ALL DAY
- Kanawha Blvd, Clendenin St to Hale St
- Destinations located on Kanawha Blvd between Pennsylvania Ave and Clendenin St will remain accessible via Pennsylvania Ave or Virginia St. Access via Clendenin St will not be available.
Starting at 7 AM
- Summers St, Summers St Parking Garage to Lee St
- Summers St Parking Garage accessible from Quarrier St
- On-St Parking is not permitted
LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY (ALL DAY):
- Unit Blocks (Kanawha Blvd to Virginia St)
- Truslow St, Goshorn St, Court St, Laidley St, Summers St
- On St Parking will not be permitted on Court St, Laidley St or Summers St.
PARKING:
City-Owned Garages/Lots
- Shanklin Parking Garage - 501 Virginia Street E
- No Public Parking before 4:30 PM
- Event Parking - starting at 4:30 PM / $5 cash only
- Summers Street Garage - 166 Summers Street
- Event Parking - starting at 4:30 PM / $5 cash only
- Cinema Parking Garage - 612 Washington Street
- City Service Center Garage - 915 Quarrier Street
- Municipal Auditorium Lot - 244 Virginia Street E
On-Street Parking
- On-Street parking remains available unless a meter is bagged / marked no parking
Questions
- Towed vehicles: CPD Records Division | 304.348.6400
- City-owned parking garages, lots, or metered spaces: Parking Operations | 304-348-8158
NOTE: Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking may be available in privately operated lots and garages. Parking rates and availability may vary.
P&R FACILITY NOTE:
- Community Centers (Roosevelt, North Charleston, MLK, and Kanawha City) will be closed so the P&R Team can facilitate activities at the WesBanco Family Fun Zone (during the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta). City Pools will be open, weather permitting.
- For pool and splashpad info: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/parks-recreation
- For P&R updates and info about the WesBanco Family Fun Zone: www.facebook.com/cwvparksandrecreation